27 Aug 2024 501 Football Team 2024: Jackson England – Catholic

Quarterback Jackson England and many of his Catholic Rocket teammates were riddled with injuries last fall, but they gritted through it and made a push back to the playoffs. 

“At some point, every starting wide receiver had to miss time, and I cracked my non-throwing collar bone,” he said. “We had a lot of guys step up, dig deep, and we made the playoffs. That was a huge accomplishment.”

England started all 11 games last fall at quarterback for the Rockets, completing 65 percent of his passes for 2,276 yards and 23 touchdowns. He also rushed for 515 yards.

“Jackson is hardworking and dedicated to the Catholic High experience as a great student and a two-sport athlete in football and baseball,” Catholic Coach Richard Cochran said. “His best qualities on the field are his intelligence and leadership, and he’s a dual threat passing and running the ball. Off the field, he’s respectful, congenial and helpful. He never ridicules other people or looks down on them. He helps people who struggle academically.

“This year, we expect him to continue as the returning starter at quarterback who will maintain great leadership and competitiveness throughout the season.”

England earned All-Conference honors in both football and baseball as a junior. He was named the Offensive Team MVP by his school for football. 

He is a member of Champions of Hope, which is organized by The Centers for Youth and Families. He also participates in REACH, which is an outreach service organization at Catholic High.