MANKATO, Minn. --- Lindenwood University has announced the hiring of Lavell Jackson to its coaching staff.

Jackson, who has coached the defensive backs since 2018 and served as MSU's assistant defensive coordinator since 2023, will coach the wide receivers at LU.

Since 2018, the Mavericks have compiled a 63-17 (.787) record, won three NSIC Championships and have advanced to the NCAA Tournament five times, including a trip to the NCAA Championship game in 2019.

During Jackson's tenure, Maverick defensive backs have claimed 11 All-NSIC honors, including Khai West who was named the 2023 NSIC Defensive Newcomer of the Year. He also coached a pair of All-Americans including Ty'Shonan Brooks and Trey Vaval.

"Lavell Jackson served our Community and Maverick Athletics for eight years," head coach Todd Hoffner said. "We appreciate, respect and admire all the effort Lavell Jackson has put into our Maverick Football program. We understand Coach Jackson and his decision to take his coaching skills to the Division I level. We are thankful for "Coach Jack" always having big energy, high emotions and a meticulous way to work his craft with our student-athletes. We are really happy for and wish Lavell and his family all of our best as they embark on their new horizon."
 
Minnesota State finished its 2024 season with an 11-4 record as it advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.