Calvin Jackson Jr.

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Calvin Jackson Jr.
Personal information
Born: (1997-05-07) May 7, 1997 (age 27)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs, Florida)
College: Independence (2016–2017)
Washington State (2018–2021)
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Calvin Jackson Jr. (born May 7, 1997) is an American professional football player who is a free agent wide receiver. He played college football at Washington State. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

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College career

Jackson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. While at Independence, he was featured in the third season of the Netflix documentary series Last Chance U where he played under head coach Jason Brown. [1] As a freshman, he played in 9 games while having 49 catches for 649 yards, and 5 touchdowns. [2] As a sophomore, Jackson played in 10 games while having 25 catches for 381 yards and 4 touchdowns. [3] Jackson transferred to the Washington State following the season. [4] At Washington State, Jackson played in over 31 games while having 104 receptions for 1,403 yards, and 10 touchdowns. [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9 in
(1.75 m)		193 lb
(88 kg)		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.53 s1.57 s2.61 s4.26 s7.23 s36 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day [6]

New York Jets

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Jackson signed with the New York Jets on May 4, 2022. [7] He was released on August 24, 2022, but was re-signed to the practice squad two days later. [8] He was released on September 6, 2022. [9]

Miami Dolphins

On October 24, 2022, the Miami Dolphins signed Jackson to their practice squad. [10] He was released on November 28, 2022. [11] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 30, 2022. [12]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 21, 2023, Jackson was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [13] He was released on June 4, 2024. [14]

Seattle Sea Dragons

On October 25, 2023, Jackson signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. [15] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the UFL, terminating his contract with the team. [16]

Arlington Renegades

On January 16, 2024, Jackson was selected by the Arlington Renegades in the 2024 UFL dispersal draft. [17] He was released on March 10, 2024. [18]

Personal life

Jackson is the son of former Dolphins DB Calvin Jackson, and cousin of Arizona Cardinals WR Marquise Brown. [19]

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References

  1. ↑ Kenyon, David. "'Last Chance U' Season 3: Where Are the Top Players Now?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference". Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Calvin Jackson Jr". Independence CC. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Washington State cashed in by taking chance on Calvin Jackson Jr. of 'Last Chance U'". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Calvin Jackson Jr. College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  6. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Calvin Jackson Jr., Washington State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Former star Washington State receiver Calvin Jackson Jr. signs undrafted free-agent deal with New York Jets". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  9. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (September 6, 2022). "Jets Release WR Calvin Jackson From Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Miami Dolphins". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Report: Dolphins re-sign former 'Last Chance U' WR to practice squad". Dolphins Wire. December 30, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Ticats sign former Last Chance U receiver Calvin Jackson Jr., one other". 3DownNation. May 21, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  15. ↑ @JUCOFFrenzy (October 25, 2023). "Former Last Chance U Star Calvin Jackson Jr. Signs With Seattle Dragons" (Tweet). Retrieved March 7, 2024– via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  17. ↑ Miller, Anthony (January 16, 2024). "Arlington Renegades UFL Super Dispersal Draft Breakdown". Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
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