 Jackson attended Mona Shores High School in Norton Shores, Michigan where he was the starting varsity QB all 4 years of high school.During his career, he passed for 4,491 yards with 50 touchdowns, had 8,149 yards of total offense and had a 24-18 record.He committed to the University at Buffalo to play college football after receiving offers from Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan and UConn.