Player Spotlight
Player Spotlight: Gil Jackson, Ridge Point
Gil Jackson
Ridge Point
Cornerback
6’3” / 181 lbs
1: What was the highlight of your 2023 football season?
In the first game of the year against Foster, I caught a pick.
2: What was the biggest challenge you or your team had to overcome this season?
Making it past the first round of playoffs!
3: If you could give advice to an incoming freshman football player, what would it be?
Trust the process.
4: If you could be a Superhero, which one would you pick and why?
The flash, if no one can catch you, how can you lose?
5: If you had to go to an island and only bring 3 things, what would you bring?
Helicopter, Fuel, Soap
6: If not in the NFL winning the Super Bowl MVP, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Real Estate Agent
7: What is your go-to pre-game pump-up song?
Alligator Walk- Youngboy Never Broke Again
8: What is your favorite football or sports movie?
Safety
9: Name a teammate that:
A: Improved the most this year:
Jermaine
B: Can bench press the most:
Kent
C: Has the fastest 40:
Bryson
D: Has the best dance moves:
Landon
E: Is most likely to become a high school football coach:
10: Why do you love football?
It’s fun; when I’m on the field, it’s a step away from everyone. It’s just me and the person in front of me.
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