 In October 2019, Jackson was drafted in the 9th round in the 2020 XFL Draft by the DC Defenders.During the first two games, both Defenders victories under starter Cardale Jones, Jackson's only statistic was one rush for 5 yards.Jackson saw increased but limited snaps during the next two games which were both blowout losses for the Defenders, including a shutout to the previously winless Tampa Bay Vipers in week 4.