USC Extends Offer to Pinkerton Academy TE Austin Jackson
The University of Southern California has extended a scholarship offer to Pinkerton Academy tight end Austin Jackson, a rising senior in the Class of 2026. Jackson, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound athlete, has been a dominant force on the Astros' offense, hauling in 24 receptions for 342 yards and four touchdowns last season. The offer from USC is the latest in a string of notable recruiting attention for Jackson, who has already received scholarship offers from Boston College, Syracuse and UMass. As a member of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association's Division I, Jackson will look to lead the Astros to a strong season in 2026. With the recruiting process in full swing, Jackson is expected to take official visits to USC and other top programs in the coming months, with a decision potentially coming in the fall of 2026.