Richard Jackson Class: Junior Hometown: Clermont, FL High School: East Ridge Height / Weight: 6-3 / 205 Position: Wide Receiver Birthdate: 09/25/1987

CAREER: Big, physical wide receiver has played 12 games through his first two seasons at Notre Dame, all in his freshman year ... logged 1:40 of time during rookie campaign, and made 73 special teams appearances ... worked behind Jeff Samardzija and Rhema McKnight as a freshman but looks to compete in 2008 at the wide receiver position with a talented group of players.

2007 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see any game action as a sophomore.

2006 (FRESHMAN): Strong and fast wide receiver played primarily on special teams where he garnered 73 appearances ... earned 1:40 of playing time.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Graduated from East Ridge High School in Clermont, Fla. ... rated 87th on list of top 100 prep players nationally by USA Today ... first-team Florida Class 6A all-state selection (at defensive back) for 2005 by Florida Sports Writers Association ... finished his career with 182 receptions for 3,249 yards ... played on teams that had three consecutive undefeated regular seasons with 31 straight regular-season wins ... caught 42 passes for 576 yards, 13.7-yard average and five TDs during 10-0 senior regular season in 2005 for East Ridge High School in Clermont, Fla... . helped team to Florida Class 6A state playoffs, but East Ridge fell in first round after coming into that contest ranked number one in Class 6A ... two-way player who also worked as safety ... caught 73 passes as junior in '04 for 1,279 yards and 11 TDs ... made 40 tackles and three interceptions on defense as junior ... standout in basketball as well ... born Sept. 25, 1987 ... high school coach was Bud O'Hara ... enrolled in College of Arts and Letters, majoring in history.