Trishton Jackson

Last updated

Trishton Jackson
No. 8 – Minnesota Vikings
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-09) March 9, 1998 (age 26)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: West Bloomfield
(West Bloomfield, Michigan)
College: Michigan State (2015–2017)
Syracuse (2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Trishton Jackson (born March 9, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and the Syracuse Orange. He has previously played for the Los Angeles Rams.

Contents

College career

Jackson began his collegiate career at Michigan State. As a true freshman, he caught five passes for 89 yards and one touchdown. [1] He played in 12 games in his sophomore season, starting four and finishing the season with 12 receptions for 143 yards. After the season Jackson announced he would be transferring to Syracuse University. [2]

Jackson sat out the 2018 regular season at Syracuse per NCAA transfer rules. [3] He was eligible to play in the 2018 Camping World Bowl and caught three passes for 24 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception, in the Orange's 34–18 win over West Virginia. [4]

As a redshirt junior, he caught 66 passes for 1,023 yards and 11 touchdowns and was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference. After the end of the season Jackson announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2020 NFL Draft. [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.50 s1.53 s2.66 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine [6] [7]

Los Angeles Rams

Jackson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. [8] [9]

On August 31, 2021, Jackson was waived by the Rams. [10]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 2, 2021, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings. [11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022. [12] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [13] [14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023. [15]

Jackson was waived on August 29, 2023, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [16] [17] On September 23, the Vikings elevated him to the active roster. [18] On October 11, he was signed to the active roster. [19] He was waived on October 17, re-signed to the practice squad, then signed back to the active roster on October 28. [20] [21] [22] Jackson was released on November 21 and re-signed to the practice squad. [23] [24] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Vikings signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [25]

Jackson was waived on October 19, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. [26]

Related Research Articles

Cayleb Jones is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Texas in 2012 and then went on to play for the University of Arizona Wildcats from 2013 to 2015. After no team selected him during the 2016 NFL draft, Jones signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rodney Alan Adams Jr. is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at South Florida, and was selected the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

N'Keal Harry is a Vincentian-Canadian professional football tight end. He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils, where he twice received first-team All-Pac-12 honors, and was selected by the New England Patriots as the final first round pick of the 2019 NFL draft. Harry spent his first three seasons with the Patriots before being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2022. He joined the Vikings the following season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Damion Ratley</span> American football player (born 1995)

Damion Ratley is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Texas A&M. He has played for the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Houston Texans, and Detroit Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Austin Proehl</span> American football player (born 1995)

Austin Proehl is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at North Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandon Powell</span> American football player (born 1995)

Brandon Powell is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida. He has been a member of the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and the Los Angeles Rams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Davion Davis</span> American football player (born 1996)

Davion Davis is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Sam Houston State Bearkats and has also been a member of several other teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Badet</span> American gridiron football player (born 1994)

Jeff Badet is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Kentucky before transferring to Oklahoma to finish his collegiate career, and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He was also a member of the Dallas Renegades, Washington Football Team, Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Michigan Panthers, Vegas Vipers, and Toronto Argonauts. In the 2020 XFL Draft, he was selected fourth overall by the Renegades.

Isaiah Coulter is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Rhode Island Rams. He was selected 171 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Malik Taylor</span> American football player (born 1995)

Malik Taylor is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Ferris State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Chisena</span> American football player (born 1997)

Dan Chisena is an American professional football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ihmir Smith-Marsette</span> American football player (born 1999)

Ihmir Smith-Marsette is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He has also played for the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs.

Blake Lynch is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Baylor, and has previously played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers.

Jacob Harris is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at UCF.

Christian Blake Proehl is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at East Carolina. He is also a music recording artist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonah Williams (defensive lineman)</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jonah Williams is an American professional football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Weber State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daylen Baldwin</span> American football player (born 1997)

Daylen Baldwin is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Morgan State, Jackson State, and Michigan.

Cody White is an American professional football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State.

J. J. Koski is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Cal Poly.

Dontavian "Lucky" Jackson is an American professional football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Kentucky, and has also played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the DC Defenders of the XFL.

References

  1. ↑ Solari, Chris (January 15, 2018). "Ex-Michigan State WR Trishton Jackson announces transfer to Syracuse". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  2. ↑ Wenzel, Matt (January 15, 2018). "Former Michigan State WR Trishton Jackson transferring to Syracuse". MLive.com . Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  3. ↑ "West Bloomfield's Trishton Jackson, a Michigan State transfer, catching stride at Syracuse". The Detroit News . November 1, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Transfer additions Trishton Jackson, Abdul Adams lift Syracuse football to bowl win". The Post-Standard . December 29, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Syracuse WR Trishton Jackson to enter NFL draft". WTOP.com . Associated Press. December 26, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Trishton Jackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Trishton Jackson, Syracuse, WR, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  8. ↑ "After leaving Syracuse early, WR Trishton Jackson signs with Los Angeles Rams". The Post-Standard . April 25, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  9. ↑ Hauswirth, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Trishton Jackson announces signing with Los Angeles Rams as undrafted free agent". CNYCentral.com . Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  10. ↑ McAllister, Mike (August 31, 2021). "Trishton Jackson Cut by Los Angeles Rams". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  11. ↑ Peters, Craig (September 2, 2021). "Vikings Sign WR Trishton Jackson to Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
  12. ↑ "Vikings Sign 8 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Vikings.com. January 10, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. August 31, 2022.
  15. ↑ Peters, Craig (January 16, 2023). "Vikings Sign 6 Players to Futures Contracts". Vikings.com.
  16. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  17. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 30, 2023). "Vikings Sign 12 Players to 2023 Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Vikings Elevate Receiver Trishton Jackson for Week 3 Chargers Game". Vikings.com. September 23, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Justin Jefferson Hits Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves". Vikings.com. October 11, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Vikings Waive Receiver Trishton Jackson". Vikings.com. October 17, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Trishton Jackson Rejoins Vikings Practice Squad". Vikings.com. October 18, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Vikings Sign Trishton Jackson & Elevate Nick Vigil for Week 8 Packers Game". Vikings.com. October 28, 2023.
  23. ↑ Forness, Tyler. "Vikings make 4 roster moves on Tuesday". Vikings Wire. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  24. ↑ Forness, Tyler. "Vikings sign another wide receiver to practice squad". Vikings Wire. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  25. ↑ Peters, Craig (January 8, 2024). "Vikings Sign 10 Players to Future Contracts". Vikings.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  26. ↑ Peters, Craig. "Vikings Rule Out T.J. Hockenson & Dalton Risner, Make Multiple Roster Moves". vikings.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.