Dexter Jackson (wide receiver)

This article is about the former wide receiver. For the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety of the same name, see Dexter Jackson (safety).

Dexter Jackson
No. 10, 89, 2
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1986-08-05) August 5, 1986 (age 38)
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Dunwoody (GA)
College:Appalachian State (2004–2007)
NFL draft:2008 / round: 2 / pick: 58
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Return yards:424
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dexter Myles Jackson (born August 5, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Jackson was also a member of the Carolina Panthers, Virginia Destroyers, New York Jets and High Country Grizzlies.

Early life

He attended and played high school football at Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Georgia.

College career

Jackson proved key in one of college football's biggest upsets, recording two touchdowns and 92 yards as well as 19 yards rushing, in the Mountaineers' 34-32 Week 1 win over the No. 5 ranked Michigan Wolverines in 2007. A photograph of Jackson running the ball past the Michigan defense was featured on the cover of the September 10, 2007 edition of Sports Illustrated.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄2 in
(1.77 m) 		182 lb
(83 kg) 		30+5⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		 4.37 s 1.53 s 2.54 s 4.15 s 6.81 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		 11 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2][3][4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jackson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round (58th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft.[5] On July 25, he signed a four-year contract. He played seven games for the team in 2008.

The Buccaneers waived Jackson on August 31, 2009.

Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers signed Jackson to their practice squad on October 12, 2009. After his contract expired following the season, he was re-signed to a future contract on January 4, 2010. Jackson was waived by the Panthers on August 31, 2010.

Virginia Destroyers

Jackson was signed by the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League on May 23, 2011.[6]

New York Jets

Jackson was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on November 9, 2011.[7] He was released on November 19.[8] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 30.[9] Jackson was waived on August 25, 2012.[10]

High Country Grizzlies

On December 19, 2016, Jackson signed with the High Country Grizzlies of the National Arena League (NAL) to be the marquee player and face of the team for marketing and ticket sales during their inaugural 2017 season. He agreed to a contract that included sales incentives and a relocation reimbursement for Jackson and his family. Jackson initially requested his ticket sales incentives in February prior to the start of the season, but Jackson would leave the team over non-payment in May and the league suspended Jackson. In August, Jackson took the Grizzlies to arbitration with the league and the NAL ruled in Jackson's favor with the team owing Jackson US$9,500. Jackson filed another complaint with Watauga County over continued non-payment by the team as of January 2018.[11]

References

  1. ^ "SI Classic Cover Collection - Own a piece of Sports History - Choose from over 1,500!". Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved May 15, 2008.
  2. ^ "2008 NFL Draft Scout Dexter Jackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Stock rises in senior receiver". TheApp.AppState.edu. Archived from the original on March 2, 2008. Retrieved April 7, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Dexter Jackson Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect". NFLDraftCountdown.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved April 25, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "UFL Transactions". OurSports Central. May 23, 2011. Retrieved June 14, 2011.
  7. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (November 9, 2011). "PS Moves: WR Jackson Signed, DT Gilbert Cut". New York Jets. Archived from the original on November 10, 2011. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
  8. ^ Vrentas, Jenny (November 19, 2011). "A look back at the Jets' 17-13 loss at Denver". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on November 22, 2011. Retrieved November 19, 2011.
  9. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (December 1, 2011). "WR Jackson Returns to Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on January 23, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
  10. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (August 25, 2012). "Seven Players Waived, Roster at 80". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  11. ^ "Dexter Jackson sues Grizzlies alleging unpaid revenue". Watauga Democrat. January 20, 2018.