The University of Akron Athletics
2022 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 23
Ronald Jackson, Jr.
- Position:
- CB
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 195
- Hometown:
- Detroit, Mich.
- High School:
- Belleville
2021: Appeared in 10 games for the Zips, including seven starts...registered 33 tackles on the strength of 19 solo tackles and 14 assisted stops...posted a season-high 10 tackles, including a season-best eight solo stops and a tackle for a loss against Ohio (Oct. 2)...made nine tackles versus Kent State (Nov. 20)...recorded three tackles at No. 10 Ohio State (Sept. 25) and a pair of stops at Auburn (Sept. 4)...tallied four tackles at Western Michigan (Nov. 9) and three against Ball State (Nov. 2).
2020: Appeared in three games for the Zips...registered four tackles on the campaign, all solo stops...tallied a two-tackle effort against Miami (Nov. 27) before adding a pair of tackles at Buffalo (Dec. 12).
PRIOR TO AKRON: Played defensive back for coach Jermain Crowell at Belleville HS...All-Conference...also lettered in track.
PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing...son of Ronald Jackson, Sr., and Nonetta Tennyson...has an older brother Marland.
2020: Appeared in three games for the Zips...registered four tackles on the campaign, all solo stops...tallied a two-tackle effort against Miami (Nov. 27) before adding a pair of tackles at Buffalo (Dec. 12).
PRIOR TO AKRON: Played defensive back for coach Jermain Crowell at Belleville HS...All-Conference...also lettered in track.
PERSONAL: Majoring in marketing...son of Ronald Jackson, Sr., and Nonetta Tennyson...has an older brother Marland.
2026 Akron Zips Day of Giving (Marty Hauser)
Wednesday, April 22
2026 Akron Zips Day of Giving (Dr. Tim Meyers)
Wednesday, April 22
2026 Akron Zips Day of Giving (Band)
Wednesday, April 22
2026 Akron Zips Day of Giving (Football)
Wednesday, April 22









