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FSU Football: Ranking top 10 impact players for Noles in 2018

By Kelvin Hunt

WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles runs with the ball against the defense of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at BB&T Field on September 30, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles runs with the ball against the defense of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at BB&T Field on September 30, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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Dontavious Jackson returns as the most experienced linebacker on the roster with all of 21 games played and 37 total tackles.

However, the coaching change seem to give him a new lease on his career and new purpose to get into better shape.

Jackson has talent, the former four-star recruit plays with a fire in his belly and simply needs more experience to show what he’s capable of.

There’s a good chance he’ll lead the team in tackles provided he stays healthy in Harlon Barnett’s aggressive defense that allows linebackers to trigger downhill at opportune times.

This FSU linebacker unit is arguably the weakest unit on the team and Jackson will need to play well if this group isn’t a huge liability.

I’d expect 75+ tackles which would be a 257 percent increase from the 2017 season.

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