Jackson Kempa Nussbaumer

Class of 2026  

Jersey #74

OL/DL

Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains, NY
Height: 6'3"  

Weight: 240 lbs  

Positions: Offensive Line and Defensive Line
GPA: 3.4  

 

Bio

Jackson Kempa Nussbaumer is a two-way lineman and trusted leader at Archbishop Stepinac High School, one of New York’s premier football programs. Entering his senior season (2025–2026), Jackson has proven himself as a full-time starter and cornerstone of the Crusaders’ line. Known for his toughness and discipline, he broke his thumb in the fourth game of the season but missed only one game and attended every practice until his return. His resilience and commitment have made him a dependable and respected player.

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Jackson earned Lineman of the Year honors as both a freshman and sophomore, establishing himself early as one of Stepinac’s most reliable athletes. His size, motor, and football intelligence give him strong two-way potential at the next level.

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Strengths

• Technically sound and aggressive in both pass and run protection
• Quick first step with powerful hands and consistent leverage
• High football intelligence with the ability to read plays and adapt quickly
• Resilient athlete who returned from injury without missing a practice
• Strong leader with discipline on and off the field

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Key Achievements

• Lineman of the Year as a freshman in 2022–2023
• Lineman of the Year as a sophomore in 2023–2024
• Varsity starter during junior and senior seasons
• Returned strong from a senior year thumb injury after missing only one game
• Maintains a 3.4 GPA as a committed student-athlete

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Recruiting Contact

Parent Contacts:
• Karen Nussbaumer at (914) 233-7785
• Lisa Kempa at (347) 803-9618

Email: contact@jfknfootball.com
Academic Records and Transcript: Available upon request

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