Jackson Cahoon
Height: 6’1.5″ | Weight: 205 lbs
School: St. Francis Lancers
Position: Linebacker (3⭐️ National Recruit) / Long Snapper (3.5⭐️)
GPA: 3.5
Class of: 2025
Social Media & Profile Links
- HUDL: Jackson Cahoon HUDL Highlights
- Twitter (X): @JacksonCahoon
- Instagram: @jacksoncahoonfootball
- 247Sports: Jackson Cahoon 247Sports Profile
Athletic Metrics
- 3⭐️ National Recruit: Linebacker
- 3.5⭐️ Rating: Long Snapper
Athletic Achievements
Varsity Experience:
- 3-Year Varsity Player
- 3-Year Starter at Linebacker
- Team Captain
- Pulled up to varsity as a freshman
- Recognized as a leader since his freshman year
Awards & Recognition:
- WCAL Linebacker of the Year (2024)
- First Team All-Conference (WCAL)
- 2x GSF Weekly Defensive Player of the Week (Junior and Senior Year)
Senior Season Stats:
- WCAL CCS D1 Champions 🏆
- League Stats:
- 125 Total Tackles (1st in League)
- 2.5 Sacks
- 10 Tackles for Loss (3rd in League)
- 2.5 Forced Fumbles
- 10 Pass Breakups
- 1 Blocked PAT
- Perfect execution on punt and PAT snaps
College Offers:
- Air Force
- Army
- Florida International University (FIU)
- Washington State University (WSU)
- Eastern Washington
- Idaho
- Navy
- Nevada
- Sacramento State
- San Jose State University (SJSU)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Leadership & Family Legacy
Jackson Cahoon is a complete package as a linebacker and long snapper. As a team captain with a high football IQ, he leads his team both on and off the field. His father, a St. Francis alum and former college linebacker, has guided Jackson in developing into a high-level defender. His younger brother, Chase Cahoon, is also following the family legacy, creating an exciting future for the Cahoon lineage.
GSF “OTY” Award Contender
Jackson is a front-runner in the 2024 GSF “OTY” Awards for Linebacker of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, competing with top players from programs like Pittsburg, De La Salle, San Ramon Valley, and St. Ignatius. The GSF “OTY” Awards are based on the teams and players GSF covered during the 2024 season. Jackson’s GSF Weekly Defensive Player of the Week honors highlight his consistent excellence throughout the season.
All-Star Nomination Notes
Jackson Cahoon is one of the most complete and dominant linebackers in California. As the WCAL Linebacker of the Year, his 125 tackles, 10 TFLs, and 10 PBUs in one of the state’s most competitive leagues speak to his elite skill and consistency.
His leadership, combined with his technical skill as a long snapper (perfect all season on punt and PAT snaps), makes him an invaluable asset for any collegiate program. Jackson has proven to be a game-changer, and one lucky program will benefit from his dedication, leadership, and on-field excellence.