Jack Freeman

2 days ago | statehornet.com | Jack Freeman

Categories: All that’s left is for Jackson Slater to hear his name called at the NFL Draft With the NFL Draft right around the corner, Sacramento State offensive lineman Jackson Slater has had some time to reflect on his pre-draft whirlwind. Looking back, his trip to the Senior Bowl sticks out as the moment he felt a switch flip. When Slater was at Sac State, he always tried to play with inhuman perfection. However, in Mobile, Alabama, Slater said his mindset changed completely.

3 weeks ago | statehornet.com | Jack Freeman

Categories: Jackson Slater showed off his agility and demeanor in front of NFL scouts Editor’s Note: This article is part of a larger series, Draft Diaries, which will chronicle Jackson Slater’s journey to the NFL Draft. As Jackson Slater raced to the 30-yard line of Aggie Stadium to complete his 3-cone drill, a scout from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn’t help but crack a joke. “There you go, Jackson. Now you’ll never have to run another 3-cone in your life,” the Buccaneers scout said.

1 month ago | statehornet.com | Jack Freeman

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a larger series, Draft Diaries, which will chronicle Jackson Slater’s journey to the NFL Draft. Jackson Slater and his brother, Luke Slater, were out at Robinswood Park in Bellevue, Washington working on some offensive line drills when Slater’s phone rang. On the other line was former Sacramento State defensive backs coach and NFL liaison Cherokee Valeria. He was calling to tell Slater the news he had been waiting to hear for weeks.

2 months ago | statehornet.com | Jack Freeman

Categories: Jackson Slater made the most of his trip to Mobile, Alabama Editor’s Note: This article is part of a larger series, Draft Diaries, which will chronicle Jackson Slater’s journey to the NFL Draft. How do you imagine an NFL draft prospect celebrates raising his draft stock on one of the most prominent stages? Maybe he goes out with friends, maybe he throws a party.

Dec 6, 2024 | statehornet.com | Jack Freeman

Sacramento State football head coach Andy Thompson is leaving for a new role at Stanford, rejoining former Sac State head coach Troy Taylor’s staff. Thompson’s abrupt departure leaves the Hornets looking for a new head coach for the second time in three seasons. Thompson ends his tenure as Sac State’s head man with a career record of 11-14, an upset win over Stanford and the program’s second NCAA FCS playoff victory and first on the road.