Fall Practice 2006: Jackson’s Work at LB Really Begins

Al Groh is excited about Rashawn Jackson ‘s potential at linebacker for Virginia.

New Jersey product Rashawn Jackson has been a widely talked about player since the Cavaliers first started recruiting him out of St. Peter’s Prep. After all, he was a high school linebacker with 4.53 speed that played in a successful 3-4 defense. After a redshirt year in 2005 and shoulder surgery in January that limited him in spring practice, the anticipation surrounding Jackson remains high – for Al Groh and fans alike.

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