As Dean Jackson eagerly awaits his first time on a DSFL field after being drafted by the Tijuana Luchadores in the 5th round, 27th overall, the offseason feels like it will never end. This gives him plenty of time to practice, at least! Being Rice's first ever draftee in the NSFL/DSFL, the university offered Jackson its football facilities to train on in the offseason. Although he accepted, he first is making a short trip home to Phoenix, Arizona, to celebrate with his family, and he'll be subsequently stopping by in Tijuana, Mexico, to search for an apartment. The Luchadores were very gracious and offered Jackson a lucrative rookie contract, so finding a home near the stadium shouldn't be too difficult. After that, it's back to Rice to continue his training. Although the kicker plans to focus on his power and accuracy in order to be competitive with other DSFL kickers and a valuable addition to his team, he will be careful not to neglect basic physical traits such as speed and strength. As a kicker, your leg is your most important asset, but no one can play football if they're not a good athlete. The Rice coaches have been helping his establish an effective training program until he begins working with Luchadores coaches, but Jackson also intends to hire a personal kicking coach in the future.
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