My name is Jackson Carlisle, and I am a Division I football scholarship athlete at Boston College, originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I attended Central High School in Tuscaloosa, where I competed as a defensive lineman in one of Alabama’s most competitive high school football programs. Playing at Central helped shape my work ethic, toughness, and disciplined approach to the game. I balanced academics and athletics throughout high school, which allowed me to graduate ahead of schedule and enroll early at Boston College. Becoming an early enrollee gave me the opportunity to begin training and competing at the collegiate level sooner, and it reflects the level of accountability and preparation I bring to everything I do. I come from a very supportive family that has played a major role in my development on and off the field, and I attend and actively participate in church, which helps guide my values, character, and commitment to serving others. Giving back to my community has always