By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 1/17/13
Rock Canyon (CO) sophomore midfielder Colton Jackson has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Denver.
Colton Jackson ledger: 
High School: Rock Canyon High School (Littleton, CO)
Graduation Year: 2015
Position: Midfield
College Choice: University of Denver
Club Affiliation: Denver Elite
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases: 2012 First Team All-Conference as a freshman. All-Star at Adrenaline Shootout and Denver Team Camp. Also participated in NSCLA and Jake Reed’s Nike Blue Chip.
Academic honors: Highest Academic Honors
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Denver? “I chose Denver for a number of reasons. I felt like Denver definitely has one of the best coaching staffs that I could play for. Academics have always been important to me and I felt like Denver could really offer me a great education and future. While visiting the campus and talking with the coaches I just felt at home and that it was the right place for me. Colorado is also a great place to live so it will be nice to continue to be here in Colorado as I attend the University of Denver.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for next season? “I’m really excited to see how my team will do in this upcoming season not only because of the talent we have this year, but also because of the drive we will have after our loss last season in the State Quarterfinals. I definitely think if we play our best as a team we will be able to contend for the State Championship.”
Other schools considered: Maryland, North Carolina, Air Force Academy