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Ankeny’s Jackson commits to play football at Minnesota State-Mankato

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Ankeny’s Diego Jackson tries to make a tackle during a game against Southeast Polk last season. Jackson, a senior defensive end, has verbally committed to play for Minnesota State-Mankato next year. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)

Ankeny defensive end Diego Jackson has verbally committed to play football at Minnesota State-Mankato.

Jackson announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday.

“I’m excited to announce my commitment to @MinnStFootball!” Jackson tweeted.

The 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior-to-be helped the Hawks to a 10-3 record and a second-place finish in Class 5A last season. He earned all-district honorable mention.

Jackson made 15.5 tackles, including five solo stops. He had 5.5 tackles for losses.

Jackson will be joining a Minnesota State roster that already includes two of his former Ankeny teammates. Running back Colin Kadolph and place-kicker Max Pelham will be freshmen for the Mavericks this fall.