American football player
Jackson Malachi Meeks is an American football wide receiver for the Syracuse Orange . He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs .
Early life and high school
Meeks attended Central High School located in Phenix City, Alabama . Coming out of high school, Meeks was rated as a three-star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as Georgia, Ole Miss, South Alabama, and West Virginia.[ 1] Ultimately, Meeks committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs .[ 2] [ 3]
College career
Georgia
During Meeks first three collegiate seasons from 2021-2023, he played in 36 games, where he hauled in ten receptions for 132 yards, while also making five tackles.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Meeks decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[ 7] [ 8]
Syracuse
Meeks decided to transfer to play for the Syracuse Orange .[ 9] [ 10] In week five of the 2024 season, Meeks hauled in ten receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Syracuse to a win over the Holy Cross Crusaders .[ 11] For his performance he was named the ACC receiver of the week.[ 12] In week seven, Meeks notched 11 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Orange to a win over the NC State Wolfpack , where for his performance he was once again named the ACC receiver of the week.[ 13]
Personal life
Meeks is the nephew of NFL linebacker, Za'Darius Smith .[ 14] [ 15]
References
^ Thomas, Ben (8 September 2020). "Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia" . AL.com . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ "Georgia signee Jackson Meeks gets new car from his mother after signing with Bulldogs" . Saturday Down South . 16 December 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Thomas, Ben (12 September 2020). "Georgia commit Jackson Meeks leads Central-Phenix City to 37-6 win over Jeff Davis" . AL.com . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Alandt, Anthony (12 December 2023). "Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse" . The Daily Orange . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Dennis, Ryne (17 September 2022). "Why Georgia football receivers Dillon Bell and Jackson Meeks will have larger roles today" . Online Athens . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Thombs, Palmer (11 October 2022). "Jackson Meeks earns 'special teams demon' title from Kirby Smart" . On3.com . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Thombs, Palmer (4 December 2023). "Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia" . On3.com . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Graves, Tyler (4 December 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks Enters the Transfer Portal" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Leiker, Emily (12 December 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks commits to Syracuse as program's first incoming transfer of offseason" . Syracuse.com . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Leiker, Emily (August 2024). "Syracuse football WR Jackson Meeks says he's back to '100%' after spring surgery" . Syracuse.com . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Leiker, Emily (28 September 2024). "Jackson Meeks, LeQuint Allen carry Syracuse's offense against Holy Cross on a 500-yard day" . Syracuse.com . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Stepansky, Aiden. "With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU" . The Daily Orange . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Stepansky, Aiden. "Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors" . The Daily Orange . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Sentell, Jeff (2 September 2020). "Jackson Meeks: His recent Georgia offer still stands 'at the top of the board' " . Dawg Nation . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
^ Morgan, James (27 June 2021). "Georgia football player card: WR Jackson Meeks" . USA Today . Retrieved 19 October 2024 .
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