Southern University

Ricky Jackson is in his first season as Director of Football Operations/Player Personnel at Southern University.

Jackson spent the previous four seasons in the same role at Prairie View A&M University where he is responsible for managing each home and away travel, Summer Camp/Clinic Coordinator, Pro Liaison, Recruiting, Team budget and oversee the Tigers’ day-to-day football operations.

Prior his stint at PV , Jackson worked as DFO and an former graduate assistant for the GSU football program for three years (2011-13) under Coach Doug Williams. As a graduate assistant, his responsibilities included but wasn’t limited to assistant Offensive Line Coach, scouting future opponents or potential recruits, breaking down and evaluating film, and coordinating day-to-day interactions between coaches and players. 

As a two-year starter at Grambling, Jackson played under Coach Rod Broadway. During his first year at Grambling (2008), he was a member of the Black College National Championship and Southwestern Athletic Conference team. During his second year at Grambling, Jackson was elected team captain will also helping running back Frank Warren surpass Walter Payton all-time rushing record.

Jackson, whom hails from Los Angeles, CA where he was a standout at powerhouse Serra High School and West Los Angeles junior college before transferring to GSU.

Jackson graduated from Grambling State with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (Concentration: Sports Management) in 2012 and subsequently received his Masters of Science in Sports Administration in 2014. Jackson has two children - Keilan and Karter.