Alaric Jackson named to freshman All-American team

[Blair Sanderson]

ALARIC JACKSON EARNS FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA HONOR

ATLANTA, Georgia - - University of Iowa redshirt freshman offensive lineman Alaric Jackson has been named a first team Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The FWAA All-America team includes 13 players on both offense and defense.

Jackson (6-foot-7, 320-pounds) started all 12 regular season games at left tackle in 2017. He is a redshirt freshman from Detroit, Michigan (Renaissance HS). Jackson was also named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman team selected by BTN.com.

As a member of Iowa’s starting offensive line, Jackson helped lead the way for senior running back Akrum Wadley to rush for 1,109 yards and 10 touchdowns, while sophomore quarterback Nate Stanley passed for 2,437 yards and 26 touchdowns. Wadley’s rushing total ranks 12th best in a single season at Iowa, while Stanley’s passing yards rank 14th. The 26 passing touchdowns ties as the second best single season total for an Iowa quarterback.

Iowa completed the 2017 season with an 8-5 overall record following its 27-20 win over Boston College in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Nine of Iowa’s regular season opponents participated in bowl games, posting an 8-1 record in those events.

The Hawkeyes open the 2018 season with four straight home games, beginning with Northern Illinois on Sept. 1.

 

[m.stoops2013]

1st rounder when he is done at iowa.

 

[scotthawk1964]

He and Wirfs will only continue to get physically stronger and should be great bookends for the next few years.

 

[Harbinger273]

Very good start for the young man. Can't wait to see where we go with him and Wirfs gaining more and more experience. Get the inside figured out and we have big time potential.

 

[m.stoops2013]

Wirfs looks to be built more like a guard to me, if he goes next level pretty sure that's what he will play

 

[sellarsd]

Would've been nice to see him in the bowl game. Hopefully his minor transgression is a wake-up call; he's certainly an asset on the line.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Wirfs looks to be built more like a guard to me, if he goes next level pretty sure that's what he will play

6' 5" 315 pound true freshman already playing right tackle at the present time. I'm going to disagree with you playing guard at the next level.

 

[cidhawkeye]

6' 5" 315 pound true freshman already playing right tackle at the present time. I'm going to disagree with you playing guard at the next level.

Waiting for the Robert Gallery and Brandon Scherff say hello comments in 3...2...1.....

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

True freshman that is only going to get bigger and better as a true lineman similar to Brian Bulaga and Reilly Reif, not tight end converts Brandon and Robert.

Just my two cents. We haven't seen a kid like this for a long time and has a chance to be one of the best ever at Iowa. I say he stays at left tackle moving forward too.

 

[kceasthawk]

True freshman that is only going to get bigger and better as a true lineman similar to Brian Bulaga and Reilly Reif, not tight end converts Brandon and Robert.

Just my two cents. We haven't seen a kid like this for a long time and has a chance to be one of the best ever at Iowa. I say he stays at left tackle moving forward too.

Wirfs certainly has the athletic ability to play tackle, so see need for him to slide inside.

 

[Stormn Norman]

Good work Alaric! And Congrats! Stop missing games too. Besides that ALL GOOD!

 

[DutchyFunStar]

Am I the only one that sees Jackson and Wirfs swapping sides? While Jackson is a beast it seemed like Wirfs may be a little more mobile and better suited for the blindside speed rushers.

Anyone else have this feeling? Or does Jackson make up for it with brute force?

 

[Fan In Black]

How long are his arms?

 

[DaCDiggity]

Next phil loadholt

 

[HumbleP1e]

LT Alaric Jackson
LG Tristan Wirfs
C Keegan Render
RG Dalton Ferguson
RT Mark Kallenberger

^ My prediction for Big Ten start of Big Ten season...

 

[cidhawkeye]

I don't know how to do a search but some smart poster said pre season that Jackson would get the position by injury and hold on to it

 

[Herkmeister]

Good for him.

Very happy for him.

May he behave from this point further.

 

[NorthO_Husker]

Definitely looks like you guys got the better deal of Jackson and Farniok recruiting battle.

 

[H4wkfan4life]

Definitely looks like you guys got the better deal of Jackson and Farniok recruiting battle.

You mean Jackson got the better deal