LINCOLN -- The Nebraska football team suffered its second defection of the week on Thursday as Cornhuskers' coach Bill Callahan announced that sophomore I-back Leon Jackson has left the team.

"Leon Jackson has left the team of his own volition," Callahan said in a prepared statement. "We appreciate the contributions he has made to this football program and we wish him the best in the future."

Jackson, a 6-foot-1, 210-pounder from Pasco, Wash., entered fall camp competing for playing time in a logjam at I-back. Junior Brandon Jackson, sophomores Marlon Lucky and Cody Glenn and junior college transfer Kenny Wilson are also listed at the position.

Last season, Jackson was one of 13 true freshmen to see playing time, mostly as a member of the kickoff coverage unit. He was moved several times in 2005, playing running back, safety and wide receiver -- where he earned scout team MVP honors -- before switching back to running back.

Jackson had previously left the team in April, but reconsidered and was reinstated in early May by Callahan. His departure comes three days after reserve quarterback Harrison Beck was released from his scholarship.

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