2017 (Redshirt Junior): Despite appearing in a career-low eight games, recorded a career-high five tackles … Four of his eight tackles came in kickoff coverage … Four special-teams tackles tied for fourth on the team … Made a season-high two tackles in opener versus Tennessee (Sept. 4) … Also notched stops against Pitt (Sept. 23), Miami (Oct. 14) and Wake Forest (Oct. 21) … Made his first-collegiate start at linebacker versus Wake Forest (Oct. 21).
2016 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams … Recorded three tackles, all as a reserve linebacker — two versus Vanderbilt (Sept. 17) and one versus Virginia (Nov. 19).
2015 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 11 games … Recorded one tackle … Made collegiate debut vs. Alcorn State (Sept. 3), recording one solo tackle.
2014 (True Freshman): Redshirted … Enrolled at Georgia Tech in January after graduating from high school in December 2013 and participated in spring practice.
High School: Was standout performer under head coach Randy McPherson at Lowndes H.S. … Served one year as team captain … Recorded 70 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries, two sacks and two interceptions as senior … Three-star recruit by Rivals.com … Played on regional championship team in 2010 … Earned all-region honors … Region 1-AAAAAA defensive player of the year … Invited to play in Georgia Junior Bowl … Helped lead team to 9-4 record.
Personal: Full name is Tre’ Decorian Jackson … Born Oct. 10, 1995 in Augusta, Ga. … Son of Ashli England … Is engaged to be married to Desiree’ Nathe in 2019 … Proposed to Desiree’ on the field at Bobby Dodd Stadium following Georgia Tech’s 28-24 win over No. 17 Virginia Tech on Nov. 11, 2017 … Has two siblings – James and Isaiah … Enjoys hunting, fishing and weightlifting … Began playing football at age six … Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in December 2017 … Is one of seven current Yellow Jackets that have already earned bachelor’s degrees (joining fellow Tech grads Cheyenne Hunt, Jalen Johnson, Andrew Marshall and Tyler Merriweather and incoming graduate transfers Malik Rivera and Zach Roberts) … Currently pursuing a master’s degree in building construction … A member of the ACC academic honor roll.
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 2, twice – last vs. No. 25/24 Tennessee, Sept. 4, 2017
Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Vanderbilt, Sept. 17, 2016
Tackles For Loss: 1.0 vs. Vanderbilt, Sept. 17, 2016
Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Vanderbilt, Sept. 17, 2016
