The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly
The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly
Sport & Story
89. Eddie Jackson: From Football to Food
51 minutes Posted Dec 2, 2020 at 5:00 am.
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When you’re as multitalented as Eddie Jackson, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you want to do. Or, you can just be like Eddie and do it all. Jackson excelled at multiple sports as a kid—in addition to being one of the top track athletes in Texas, he was a standout in football and basketball. And after deciding to focus on football and track, he landed at Arkansas. Jackson had to overcome some adversity and a couple position changes as a freshman, but then made an instant impact—both on the field and on the track, where he would help the Razorbacks win four national titles. But always in the background? His love of food. And when his football career was over after more than four seasons in the NFL, Jackson lit a fire under his new passion. If there’s one thing Jackson can’t stand, it’s standing still. He’s always full of energy and on the move. Eddie Jackson always has something cookin’.