I'll be interested in seeing what happens with this guy. IMO, it's extremely important to sign Jackson. Bama needs a big time receiver and he sounds like he's big time. I've heard through Tampa Jim that he's made several unofficial visits in recent weeks and that's good.
Bama can offer somethings that other SEC schools can't. First, his parents, girlfriend, former HS teammates, etc can see him more easily in Tuscaloosa than Gainesville, Knoxville, etc. Second, very important to many young players, early playing time. If he's as good as advertised, he could start at Bama as a true freshman. Third, very few teams are on the TV as much as Bama. Fourth, Bama has 2 young QBs that can toss the **** out of a ball. He could have 3 years (or more) of a lot of balls thrown to him. Fifth, tradition, tradition, tradition. Sixth, Coach Fran has something special brewing and I suspect a number of talented HS players realize this.