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Inside the Locker Room: Deon Jackson
11/17/2020 9:48:00 AM | Football
Senior running back Deon Jackson became the eighth player in program history to reach 2,000 rushing yards as the Atlanta, Ga., native holds 2,165 career yards in 45 games. He currently sits seventh in program history. This season, Jackson has amassed 580 rushing yards with four touchdowns. He's also added 63 yards on seven receptions. Jackson had the best game of his career at Syracuse on October 10, totaling a career-high 169 yards on 30 touches. In addition, he also broke the 100-yard plateau for the second time this season and fourth time of his career with 101 rushing yards against Charlotte.
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Get to know Deon Jackson:
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Q:Â What is your favorite Duke football memory on the field?
DJ:Â Scoring on the first play at Miami in 2018, a 75-yard touchdown.
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Q:Â What is the significance behind switching to No. 4 during the offseason?
DJ:Â It is my favorite number and my mom's favorite number. I wore No. 4 since I was 8 years old and all throughout high school. It was a comfortable thing. This is the last year I would be able to wear a single digit number.
Q:Â What is your favorite home cooked meal?
DJ:Â A ribeye cooked medium with a loaded baked potato.
Q:Â If you were stranded on an island, what teammate would you want with you?
DJ:Â Mataeo Durant; he would keep my spirits up. He's also pretty resourceful.
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Q:Â What is your favorite Duke football memory off the field?
DJ:Â Even though it might not be what everyone else said, it was when we went "fowling" when we went to the bowl. It's an unconventional game but like bowling and you play with a football.
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Q:Â If you went on the Amazing Race, what coach would you want as your teammate?
DJ:Â Coach Boyette [Re'quan Boyette]. He's a winner. He hates to lose so I know he is going to do everything in his power for us to win the race.
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Q:Â If you could vacation anywhere where would you vacation?
DJ:Â Bali, Indonesia
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Q:Â What is your favorite sweet treat?
DJ:Â Vanilla ice cream.
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Jackson and the Blue Devils return to play this weekend as they host Wake Forest on Saturday at noon. The game will be aired live on ACC Network.
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#GoDuke
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Get to know Deon Jackson:
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Q:Â What is your favorite Duke football memory on the field?
DJ:Â Scoring on the first play at Miami in 2018, a 75-yard touchdown.
Â
Q:Â What is the significance behind switching to No. 4 during the offseason?
DJ:Â It is my favorite number and my mom's favorite number. I wore No. 4 since I was 8 years old and all throughout high school. It was a comfortable thing. This is the last year I would be able to wear a single digit number.
Q:Â What is your favorite home cooked meal?
DJ:Â A ribeye cooked medium with a loaded baked potato.
Q:Â If you were stranded on an island, what teammate would you want with you?
DJ:Â Mataeo Durant; he would keep my spirits up. He's also pretty resourceful.
Â
Q:Â What is your favorite Duke football memory off the field?
DJ:Â Even though it might not be what everyone else said, it was when we went "fowling" when we went to the bowl. It's an unconventional game but like bowling and you play with a football.
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Q:Â If you went on the Amazing Race, what coach would you want as your teammate?
DJ:Â Coach Boyette [Re'quan Boyette]. He's a winner. He hates to lose so I know he is going to do everything in his power for us to win the race.
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Q:Â If you could vacation anywhere where would you vacation?
DJ:Â Bali, Indonesia
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Q:Â What is your favorite sweet treat?
DJ:Â Vanilla ice cream.
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Jackson and the Blue Devils return to play this weekend as they host Wake Forest on Saturday at noon. The game will be aired live on ACC Network.
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#GoDuke
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