Men's Football
Jackson State University
NCAA D1 · Southwestern Athletic Conference · Jackson, MSPortal active
Developing recruitingRecruits at a top-41% level nationally, 2 top-100 recruits on record.
$25.1k
Avg net price
51%
Grad rate
Developing
Recruiting tier
The program
T.C. Taylor, Head coach
Assistants: Aaron Jackson · Ariona Thornton · Austin Robinson · Bobby Mitchell · Dominique Jasmin-Pasley · Eric Gallon · Esaias Guthrie · Jack Nance · Javancy Jones · Jaylon Watson · Jordan Williams
The roster · 2026
Mason Barton
So. · Offensive Line
West Memphis, Ark.
Gerardo Baeza
Gr. · Kicker/Punter
Boaz, Ala.
Chris Levy
Fr. · Long Snapper
Mobile, Ala.
Jaylin Acker
R-So. · Defensive Back
Pass Christian, Miss.
Braxton Barney
R-So. · Edge
Madison, Miss.
Cam'Ron Richardson
Sr. · Offensive Line
Madison, Miss.
Hunter Burns
Gr. · Long Snapper
Charleston, W.V.
Khamauri Rogers
Gr. · Defensive Back
Madison, Miss.
Jaylan Ware
Gr. · Defensive Line
Starkville, Miss.
Xavion Davis
So. · Offensive Line
Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Bryce Owens
R-So. · Linebacker
Raymond, Miss.
Shemar Savage
Gr. · Wide Receiver
Lompoc, Calif.
Ryan Anderson
Fr. · Offensive Line
Houston, Texas
John Brown Jr.
Gr. · Edge
Jackson, Miss.
Sebastien Saint-Louis
R-So. · Tight End
Boca Raton, Fla.
Jeremiah Williams
R-Sr. · Defensive Line
Lexington, Miss.
Vernorrius Chaney
Jr. · Defensive Back
Macon, Miss.
Ja'Naylon Dupree
Sr. · Wide Receiver
Philadelphia, Miss.
A sample of the roster.
Roster turnover
Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.
Where they're from
Cost & academics
Net cost after aid, by family income
In-state prices shown; out-of-state students pay about $3k/yr more (public school).
SAT 25-75%
820-1070
Grad rate
51%
Admit rate
93%
Enrollment
5k
Also in the Southwestern Athletic Conference
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