Justin Jackson gaining attention, offers 
October, 11, 2012
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Jared Shanker | ESPN.com
Teams recruiting Justin Jackson (Carol Stream, Ill./Glenbard North) don’t seem to care what position he plays. They just want him to be playing it for them.
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound junior prospect is being looked at for either running back and cornerback, but four teams have already told Jackson he has a scholarship at any position he likes.
Boston College, Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue have extended offers to Jackson, who has 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns this season through seven games despite playing with a lingering hip flexor since summer.
The 5-foot-11, 175-pound junior prospect is being looked at for either running back and cornerback, but four teams have already told Jackson he has a scholarship at any position he likes.
Boston College, Illinois, Northwestern and Purdue have extended offers to Jackson, who has 1,400 yards and 21 touchdowns this season through seven games despite playing with a lingering hip flexor since summer.
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