Here is ESPN.com's analysis of Jarid Jackson:

Jarid Jackson
ILB | 6'1" 219
Scouts Grade: 64
Evaluation: Jackson is a physical linebacker who should provide scheme versatility playing both the middle and outside positions. He possesses a solidly-built frame and utilizes it well filling at the point of attack. Displays toughness, effective hand technique and upper-body strength when employed on the line of scrimmage; he does a nice job stringing plays out to the sideline. We like this kid?s motor chasing sideline-to-sideline, and he delivers a good pop on contact when he closes in on ball carriers. Flashes potential in his coverage skill. Shows good route awareness and displays skill jamming and riding routes. While he is productive at the high school level, we have concerns about his speed and overall fluidity when projecting for Division 1 college. Currently lacks the sideline-to-sideline speed needed to chase down skilled ball carriers and the change-of-direction quickness needed to mirror them in space. Utilizes his raw strength in the lateral traffic, but lacks the athleticism needed to avoid cutoff blocks and the burst to hit the run seam inside out. Needs to polish up crossover steps in coverage and drop with more bend in his hips. Jackson might continue to physically develop and make the move down to defensive end. Should provide good special teams depth as well.