There was a reoccurring theme - all felt that it would provide an opportunity for them to mature into better individuals.

In a group event on national signing day that was witnessed by family, teammates, coaches and friends, Jackson signed with Buffalo, a member of the Mid-America Conference.

Also sealing their athletic futures were offensive linemen Dalvin Brown and Jermaine Martin with Blinn College, linebacker Chris Freeman with Cisco Junior College and receivers Kelvin Nealy and Marquese Jackson and defensive end Nico Curtis with Susquahanna, a Division III school in Selinsgrove, Pa.