2. Mark Jackson - "Pressure is a privilege, and it's where I want to be..."

Mark Jackson is an Irish Gaelic Football player from County Wicklow, and specializes in the goal keeper position, making his debut at 18 years old for County Wicklow. Mark will be competing in the 2024 NFL combine in Indianapolis, IN, in March 2024, along with Rory Beggan, Charlie Smyth, and others, through the International Player Pathway program. Mark is currently trained by Tadhg Leader of Leader Kicking. In his first ever county game, Jackson scored 7 points, saved a penalty and was named man of the match - all at the tender age of 18 years old. In addition, he has scored over 100 points from the goalie position since (by the age of 24). Only 2 other players have ever accomplished such a feat - one being Rory Beggan of Monaghan (Ep 1 of Enter The Arena). Enter The Arena is a series podcast hosted by Conor Mangan (Professional American Football Kicker from Cork, Ireland). An LK podcast production. Recorded and produced by Lee Murray of MURR Media. Special thanks to Lochlainn Harte for audio assistance and consultation.