Georgia Gwinnett College’s Jackson Legg Receives 2025-26 CAC LeRoy Walker Champion of Character Award

Georgia Gwinnett College junior baseball infielder Jackson Legg has been named the 2025-26 Continental Athletic Conference LeRoy Walker Champion of Character Award recipient. This is one of several honors that annually recognizes administrators, staff members and student-athletes.

The LeRoy Walker Award honors outstanding student-athletes for their achievements in academics and athletics, campus and community leadership, and dedication to living the Champions of Character's core values. Eligible student-athletes must be at least a junior academically and have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average.

Legg encouraged his teammates on and off the field by making personal connections through servant leadership during his first year at GGC. The Shreveport, Louisiana, native invited a teammate who lived far away from the Lawrenceville, Georgia, campus to spend time with the Legg family during a holiday break. The teammate felt welcomed and included by Legg and his family.

Legg also demonstrated leadership through having a positive attitude and strong work ethic. He brought high energy and positivity to get the most out of every practice – providing leadership to the nationally ranked Grizzlies by setting an excellent example for others.

Legg was a 2026 Academic All-District team selection by the College Sports Communicators organization and was a two-time selection to GGC's Athletic Director Honor Roll.

On the diamond, Legg earned honorable mention all-CAC honors after having a .339 batting average and 60 hits while scoring 51 runs in 57 starts as a first baseman. He hit four home runs and recorded 14 doubles in helping lead GGC to a conference title and appearance at the 2026 Avista NAIA World Series.