Dontavius Jackson

Dontavius Jackson (born November 11, 1989 in LaGrange, Georgia) is an American football player who attends The University of Alabama Birmingham. Jackson graduated from Heard County High School, (located in Franklin, Georgia) in 2008.

High school career (2004–2007)
Jackson played for Heard County High School Braves in Franklin, Georgia from 2004–2007. In 2004, he rushed for 0 yards, had 97 tackles, and 8 sacks. In 2005, Jackson had 1,374 rushing yards, and 16 touchdowns. Jackson's defensive performance included 74 tackles, and 4 interceptions. In 2006, Jackon rushed for 2,462 yards, which amounted to 29 touchdowns. His defensive performance included 73 tackles, and 3 interceptions. In his 2007 season, Jackson broke his wrist during the first half of the first game of his season. He had surgery on it the following day. Before he was sidelined, Jackson had accrued 250 yards, and 3 touchdowns.

College (2008–  )
In 2007, he committed to the University of Georgia. In 2 years there he had 3 carries for 38 yards before being arrested and charged with a DUI and leaving the scene. He then transferred and played Tailback [TB] for the University of Alabama-Birmingham for 2 years gaining 127 yards on 41 attempt after sitting out 2010. He had trouble in practice and getting going with a crowded backfield and was never able to get it going in both his years there.

Personal
Jackson lost his mom in September 2011. She raised him by herself. He has 2 brothers.

Awards

 * 2008 SuperPrep All-America and All-Dixie teams
 * PrepStar Top 135 Dream Team
 * Scout.com four-star prospect
 * #32 prospect in the South
 * #186 player in America
 * #23 RB in nation
 * Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia’s Super 11 and Super Southern 100
 * Top 150
 * #13 prospect in Georgia

RB Rankings

 * Best in space (3)
 * Best in Running backs (8)
 * Georgia Top 50 (11)
 * UGASports Georgia Top 50 (11)
 * 2007 Parade All-America “Ones To Watch” list