Kirk Jackson ’91, an All-America selection as a football linebacker, began his freshman season as a starting running back and ran for 221 yards before moving to linebacker. In his first game on defense, he recorded 11 tackles and intercepted a pass in a 24-21 win at Kenyon. He finished with 15 solos and 13 assists for 28 total tackles. As a sophomore, he led the Bishops in tackles, reaching double figures in 8 of 10 games. He had 7 tackles for loss, 69 solos, 39 assists, 108 total stops, and was a second-team All-NCAC selection. His junior year, he reached double figures in tackles 5 times and led the team in tackles with 107 (48 solo, 59 assist) and had 1 sack and 3 tackles for loss. He was a first-team All-NCAC selection and an honorable mention All-America pick by the Football Gazette. OWU went 8-1-1 and shared the NCAC championship with a 5-1 record. As a senior, he shared the team lead in tackles with 72 (31 solo, 41 assist) with 1 sack and 5 tackles for loss. He repeated as a first-team All-NCAC selection. Ohio Wesleyan went 9-1 overall and 7-1 in the NCAC. His career totals were 163 solo stops (fourth on the OWU career list), 152 assists (third on the OWU career list), and 315 total tackles (fifth on the OWU career list).