Elijah Jackson - Fr. (RS)
Indianapolis, IN (Lawrence Central HS)
5'10", 185 pounds
Running Back
2024 Projection: Reserve
After years of seeing an Anthrop in the No. 33 spot it is still strange to see someone else there. For the second straight year it is Mr. Jackson here.
Jackson played in high school at Lawrence Central in Indianapolis, and he is intriguing because he was a track standout that also played running back and returner in football. Purdue's return game last year was forgettable at best, so there is an opportunity there for a guy with speed to make a big difference. He reported running a 6.77-second 60-yard dash and a 10.47-second 100-yard dash, both of which are school records for Lawrence Central. According to his MaxPreps profile, he racked up 1,237 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground over the last two seasons. Jackson also saw time at receiver, cornerback, and kick returner.
Indianapolis, IN (Lawrence Central HS)
5'10", 185 pounds
Running Back
2024 Projection: Reserve
After years of seeing an Anthrop in the No. 33 spot it is still strange to see someone else there. For the second straight year it is Mr. Jackson here.
Jackson played in high school at Lawrence Central in Indianapolis, and he is intriguing because he was a track standout that also played running back and returner in football. Purdue's return game last year was forgettable at best, so there is an opportunity there for a guy with speed to make a big difference. He reported running a 6.77-second 60-yard dash and a 10.47-second 100-yard dash, both of which are school records for Lawrence Central. According to his MaxPreps profile, he racked up 1,237 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground over the last two seasons. Jackson also saw time at receiver, cornerback, and kick returner.
