
In this episode of Athletic Aesthetic, Vinnie sits down with Northwestern defensive tackle Miguel Jackson, a Pittsburgh native whose football journey has taken him coast-to-coast, from Pine-Richland to Charlotte, Utah State, and now Northwestern.Miguel opens up about:- The emotional rollercoaster of losing his Liberty offer just before signing day- Adapting through transfers and setbacks — including a torn labrum last season- Staying grounded through locker room brotherhoods and leadership- Hosting his first youth football camp back home in Pittsburgh this July- How yoga, rehab, and mindset have reshaped his 2024 season approach- His vision to one day start his own youth teamWe also talk NIL, personal growth, and what it means to become a pro long before the draft.📍 Miguel’s Youth Camp Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miguel-jacksons-1st-annual-skills-camp-ages-7-14-tickets-1367424145429📆 July 26 at Pine-Richland High School👥 Ages 7–14 | Open to the public📲 Miguel on IG @migojacks 🎧 New episodes of Athletic Aesthetic drop every Thursday.🎨 A VC2 Original Production#AthleticAesthetic #VC2art #MiguelJackson #NorthwesternFootball #PittsburghFootball #YouthCamp #NIL #Big10 #DTLife #PartyInTheBackfield