JaQuae Jackson

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JaQuae Jackson
No. 82 – New England Patriots
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-30) January 30, 2000 (age 24) [1]
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: Serra Catholic
(McKeesport, Pennsylvania)
College: California (PA) (2018–2022)
Rutgers (2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-PSAC West (2022)

JaQuae Jackson (born January 30, 2000) [1] is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pennsylvania Western University, California and for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

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Early life and high school

Jackson attended high school at Serra Catholic. Coming out of high school he committed to play college football for the California Vulcans. [2] [3]

College career

California (PA)

In Jackson's first season in 2018, he did not appear in any games. During his next season in 2019 he tallied 13 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns. In the 2020 season, Jackson would again not appear in any games due to his team's season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] During the 2021 season, Jackson totaled 58 receptions for 744 yards and eight touchdowns. [5] Jackson had a breakout season in 2022 leading his team with 77 receptions for 1,178 yards and 13 touchdowns. [6] For his performance in the 2022 season, Jackson was named a Division II All-American. [7] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [8] [9]

Rutgers

Jackson decided to transfer to play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. [10] [11] In week two of the 2023 season, Jackson hauled in four receptions for 95 yards in a win over Temple. [12] Jackson finished his lone season with Rutgers in 2023, hauling in 22 receptions for 361 yards and one touchdown in 12 starts. [13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Jackson declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [14] [15]

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
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		183 lb
(83 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.52 s1.56 s2.61 s4.18 s6.85 s36 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day [16]

Atlanta Falcons

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jackson decided to sign with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent. [17] [18] On June 4th, 2024, Jackson was waived by the Falcons. [19] [20]

New England Patriots

On June 6th, 2024, Jackson was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots. [21] [22]

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