Name to Know: Lorena's Jackson Blackwell has bright future

Lorena High School 2025 offensive lineman Jackson Blackwell has already helped the Leopards to a state championship. But he's hungry for more.

Jackson Blackwell is quickly becoming a name to remember in Lorena.

At 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds, it’s easy to see why.

Though he still might have a few years of high school left, Blackwell has already established quite the resume for the Leopards having started at left guard as a freshman for the 2021 state champions. Lorena averaged 47.5 points per game during that magical run to Jerry World, and its talented lineman played a critical part in that.

“It was an honor to play at such a big stage,” he said. “My goal for the next two seasons is to get back to winning on that same stage.”

Blackwell distinguishes himself from other lineman around the country because of his IQ for the game along with his unequivocal footwork. He knows his job for every formation and knows who and where to attack every play.

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