DavidJackson III

EDED#94UNC Tar Heels
6'2" • 260lbs • Fr.
Draft Eligibility:2031
Overall Grade '26
64.1
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
28
1344th/1820 - EDs
Pressures '26
1
Not Enough Snaps
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David
Jackson III
ED
#94
|
UNC Tar Heels

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
David Jackson III is an edge defender for the North Carolina Tar Heels who earned a 64.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 847 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 62.0 ranked 0th among 847 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 62.5 ranked 0th at the position.
He generated 1 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 0 sacks, 0 hurries, 1 hits. Against the run, he recorded 0 solo tackles.

Career

Teams
Year
North Carolina Tar Heels
2026 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
64.1
AVG
0th/847 EDs
PASS RUSH GRADE
62.0
AVG
0th/847 EDs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
62.5
AVG
0th/847 EDs

Highest Graded Games

@ PAPT
71.6
Week 6, 2026
@ TXCU
66.6
Week 0, 2026
vs INND
63.3
Week 5, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

vs TNEA
52
Week 2, 2026
@ NCDU
61.3
Week 7, 2026
vs INND
63.3
Week 5, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
SACKS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
ASSISTS
1
No Data - Not Ranked
FORCED FUMBLES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
0
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
0
-
Sacks
0
-
Hurries
0
-
Hits
1
-
Total Pressures
1
-
Batted Passes
0
Rank
1344
th
Total Snaps
28
1236
th
Run Defense Snaps
19
1432
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
7