Former Amite County and Mississippi State offensive lineman Gabe Jackson was honored as part of the 2025 SEC Legends Class recently, which includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at their respective institutions.
A biography of Jackson's career as provided by the SEC:
"Gabe Jackson is one of the most accomplished offensive linemen in Mississippi State history. A four-year starter at left guard from 2010 to 2013, Jackson started all 52 games of his college career—demonstrating both durability and dominance.
Widely regarded as the top guard prospect in the 2014 NFL Draft, he earned first-team All-America honors from Bleacher Report and second-team selections from Walter Camp, USA Today, and Athlon Sports.
Jackson was twice named first-team All-SEC and, as a senior, anchored an offensive line that powered a record-setting MSU offense. That season, he did not allow a single sack and earned the C-Spire Conerly Trophy, awarded to Mississippi’s top collegiate player—a rare honor for an offensive lineman.
Selected in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders, Jackson enjoyed a 10-year NFL career, starting 132 of 136 games. Known for his consistency, he never allowed more than five sacks in a season and played for the Raiders, Seahawks and Panthers."
Jackson was honored alongside the other inductees during festivities held at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta prior to the SEC Championship Game in early December.
The former Trojan graduated from Amite County in 2009.
