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This past offseason, Jackson transferred to
Florida State reportedly to be closer to his mother who has an
undisclosed chronic illness. The Florida State campus in
Tallahassee is about 20 minutes from where Jackson grew up in
Havana, Fla.
Jackson shared his reaction to the news with the media after
Tuesday's practice.
"It was hurtful because I know what I came home for," Jackson
told reporters. "I came home for my mom so, to me, I'm just
trying to get through it and be there for my mom. She's thinking
it's her fault but it's not. So, just continue to be there for
my mom and see how things play out."
Norvell also expressed concern for Jackson and about the
decision.
"I'm extremely disappointed in it," Norvell said. "For that
young man, and just the journey and the reason, the reason why
he's here. Just sad that he's gonna miss games."
Jackson had been expected to play a major role for the
Seminoles, who have put together a strong defensive line.
"Obviously there's still processes that we're looking through
(to allow Jackson to play," Norvell said.
"The thing that's been incredible about it ... just watching
Darrell work and the very next day after we told him he had his
best practice since he's been here," Norvell said. "Like I told
him I think he's got an incredible future. We're going to
continue to go through the process of whatever is ahead but if
he's not able to play in games this fall, we're still gonna push
to develop and do everything that we can to put him in the best
positions to be one of the best defensive linemen in the
country."
Jackson echoed the sentiment of continuing the work, saying,
"It's a team. I gotta make the team better, everything's about
the team. I'm just doing whatever I can to help the team out."
--Field Level Media
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