DRC Football
August 29, 2013
LAKE DALLAS
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Jackson set to show skills for Lake Dallas By Adrian O’Hanlon III For the Denton Record-Chronicle
Josh Jackson was a lock to return to his role as a cornerback for Lake Dallas this season, but his priorities will shift as the team’s new primary receiver. After receiving a scholarship offer this summer to play cornerback at Iowa, the Falcons’ senior looks at his new offensive focus as a chance to show his full skill set. “I think it’s great because I’m great at receiver and can go up and get the ball,” Jackson said. “Coach said we need a deep threat and I want to help get the offense going this year.” Athletes like Jackson are rare. As a junior, he had 18 catches for 199 yards, saw time at quarterback and qualified for the 4A state track meet in the triple jump. Lake Dallas head coach Michael Young thought prior to last season that Jackson could develop into the best player in school history and stands by his prediction.
“I said it last year that he’s got a chance at being the best player we’ve ever had,” Young said. “He didn’t have quite the year he wanted last year because of some injuries, but I still believe he has a shot.” Jackson, who has committed to play cornerback at Iowa, also has stepped into a leadership role. Four sophomores will start for the Falcons’ offense, including quarterback Dagan Haehn, who Jackson has worked with for nearly a year. “We have a great connection,” Jackson said. “We’ve been practicing over the summer and even last year. He knows if he throws it to me, I’ll go up and get it.” Already a fan of Jackson’s production on the field, Young said he admires the senior’s growth off the field as well. “He’s gotten bigger, faster and stronger, but he’s really grown as a leader for us,” Young said. “He’s always been a great kid, but he’s matured in how he practices and how he works.”
Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton
Lake Dallas senior Josh Jackson has shown a variety of talents during his time with the Falcons, seeing time at both wide receiver and defensive back. He will play mostly at receiver this year before moving to cornerback in college at Iowa.
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