Apache Football Adds Jackson to the Coaching Staff

Former Oklahoma University standout Jarrail Jackson has joined the Apache football staff and will serve as offensive coordinator while coaching quarterbacks and wide receivers.

Jackson, a Houston native, played wide receiver and returned kicks for the Sooners from 1996-1999. Upon graduation, he spent two years with the Buffalo Bills before making stops at three different Arena Football League teams. After retiring as player, Jackson entered the coaching ranks and has spent time on staffs at The University of Central Oklahoma, Dartmouth College, Washington State University, Davidson College, and Mississippi State University. This past spring he served as the Wide Receivers Coach for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL, coached by former Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, who became the head coach at the University of Oklahoma during Jackson's final collegiate season. In addition, he has been involved as a training camp coach for the Arizona Cardinals and as an intern for the New York Jets.

"I want to thank Coach Rocco for the opportunity to join the TJC coaching staff," said Jackson. "I look forward to having some fun and winning some games with Apache Nation."

Head Coach Thomas Rocco believes Jackson will have an immediate impact on the Apache Football program on the field on the recruiting trail.

"We're excited to add Coach Jackson to our staff," said Rocco. "Over the course of the hiring proccess I got to speak with many well-respected coaches across the country about Coach Jackson. He is very well-respected and and well-known as a recruiter who brings a very exciting level of football to TJC."