TicketsJackson Fort joined the University of Cincinnati football staff as an Assistant Equipment Manager in May 2026. He assists with all aspects of the Bearcats’ day-to-day equipment operations, with a focus on inventory management, player protective equipment, and NIKE footwear and apparel. He also supports student manager supervision, team travel, practice operations, and game-day equipment needs.
A former offensive lineman at Tulane University, Fort played from 2019–2022 while earning a degree in Homeland Security. He began his career in athletic equipment at SMU in 2024, helping support the program during its first season in the ACC. In 2025, he served as Director of Equipment Operations at Texas State, helping the program through its transition to the Pac-12.
Fort is a certified member of the Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association (AEMA) and a member of the College Football Equipment Managers Society (CFEMS).