Jackson Meeks

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Jackson Meeks
Jackson Meeks at Syracuse Orange football quad walk (2024) 01.jpg
Meeks at Syracuse University in 2024.
No. 83 – Detroit Lions
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2003-03-24) March 24, 2003 (age 22)
Phenix City, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: Central (Phenix City, Alabama)
College: Georgia (2021–2023)
Syracuse (2024)
NFL draft: 2025: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jackson Malachi Meeks (born March 24, 2003) [1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and Syracuse Orange.

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Early life and high school

Meeks attended Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs over offers from schools such as Ole Miss, South Alabama, and West Virginia. [2]

College career

Georgia

In his first three collegiate seasons from 2021 to 2023, Meeks played in 36 games and he hauled in ten receptions for 132 yards, while also making five tackles. [3] After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [4]

Syracuse

Meeks transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange. [5] In week 5 of the 2024 season, he hauled in ten receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown in a win over Holy Cross, [6] and was named the ACC receiver of the week. [7] In week 7, Meeks notched 11 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown in a win over NC State, once again earning ACC receiver of the week honors. [8]

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+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		213 lb
(97 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.65 s1.62 s2.72 s4.25 s6.79 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		15 reps
All values from Pro Day [9] [10]

Meeks signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. [11] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad. [12] [13]

Personal life

Meeks is the nephew of NFL linebacker Za'Darius Smith. [14]

References

  1. ↑ Amico, Anthony. "2025 NFL Draft Prospect Database | Establish The Run" . Retrieved 2025-02-09.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Ben (8 September 2020). "Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia". AL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Alandt, Anthony (12 December 2023). "Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Thombs, Palmer (4 December 2023). "Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia". DawgsHQ.com. On3.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Stepansky, Aiden. "With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  8. ↑ Stepansky, Aiden. "Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "Numerous Strong Showings at Syracuse Pro Day". Cuse.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Jackson Meeks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Lions sign four 2025 NFL Draft selections". DetroitLions.com. May 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 27, 2025.
  14. ↑ 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.
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