Blake Jackson
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2020}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Blake Jackson
| image = Blake Jackson running.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Jackson with the Cleveland Browns in 2019
| current_team = St. Louis Battlehawks
| number = 8
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|3|7}}
| birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 200
| high_school = Dobie (Houston, Texas)
| college = Mary Hardin–Baylor
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams =
- Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|2018}})*
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Houston Roughnecks ({{XFL Year|2020}})
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers ({{CFL Year|2021}}–{{CFL Year|2022}})*
- Seattle Sea Dragons ({{XFL Year|2023}})
- St. Louis Battlehawks ({{UFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statleague = NFL
}}
Blake Jackson (born March 7, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Mary Hardin–Baylor. Jackson has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Cleveland Browns, Houston Roughnecks, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Seattle Sea Dragons.
College career
Jackson played quarterback for Mary Hardin–Baylor. He was D3 All-American, ASC Offensive player of the year, and National Championship MVP. He finished his senior season at Mary Hardin–Baylor with over 3,500 yds passing with 36 TDs, and over 1100 yards rushing with 12 TDs.
Professional career
=Calgary Stampeders=
After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Jackson signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 23, 2018.{{Cite news |date=April 23, 2018 |title=Blake Jackson and Keith Reineke sign with CFL |publisher=CRUAthletics.com |url=https://cruathletics.com/news/2018/4/23/football-blake-jackson-and-keith-reineke-sign-with-cfl.aspx}} He was released by the Stampeders at the conclusion of training camp.
=Cleveland Browns=
After attending The Spring League Showcase in La Jolla, California in July 2018, Jackson signed with the Cleveland Browns as a wide receiver on July 27, 2018.{{Cite news |date=July 27, 2018 |title=Browns sign DL Zaycoven Henderson, WR Blake Jackson |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-dl-zaycoven-henderson-wr-blake-jackson}} He was waived by the Browns on September 1, 2018.{{Cite news |last=Gribble |first=Andrew |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Browns announce 53-man roster |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-53-man-roster}} The Browns re-signed Jackson to their practice squad on October 16, 2018.{{Cite news |date=October 16, 2018 |title=Browns elevate WR Da'Mari Scott, LB Xavier Woodson-Luster to active roster |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-elevate-wr-da-mari-scott-lb-xavier-woodson-luster-to-active-roster}} Jackson was promoted to the Browns' active 53-man roster on December 28, 2018.{{Cite news |date=December 28, 2018 |title=Browns elevate WR Blake Jackson to active roster |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-elevate-wr-blake-jackson-to-active-roster}} He scored his first NFL touchdown against the Detroit Lions.
Jackson was waived with an injury designation on August 2, 2019.{{Cite web |date=August 2, 2019 |title=Browns sign TE Mik'Quan Deane |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-te-mik-quan-deane |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} After clearing waivers, he was placed on the Browns' injured reserve list. He was later released with an injury settlement.
=Houston Roughnecks=
In October 2019, Jackson was selected by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Draft.{{Cite web |last=Talbot |first=Damond |date=October 16, 2019 |title=XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected |url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2019/10/xfl-draft-8/ |access-date=October 22, 2019 |publisher=NFL Draft Diamonds}} He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.{{Cite news |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=April 10, 2020 |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |work=SeattleTimes.com |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |access-date=July 17, 2020}} He played in five games for the Roughnecks, catching five passes for 50 yards and one touchdown.
=Winnipeg Blue Bombers=
Jackson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 25, 2021.{{cite news |title=Blue Bombers add Blake Jackson and Prince Robinson to roster |url=https://www.bluebombers.com/2021/02/25/blue-bombers-add-blake-jackson-prince-robinson-roster/ |website=BlueBombers.com |date=February 25, 2021 |access-date=February 25, 2021}} Jackson was having a promising training camp with the club in 2021 prior to suffering a season ending injury. He re-signed with the Blue Bombers on January 6, 2022.{{Cite web|date=2022-01-06|title=Blue Bombers sign receiver Blake Jackson|url=https://www.bluebombers.com/2022/01/06/blue-bombers-sign-receiver-blake-jackson/|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Winnipeg Blue Bombers|language=en}}
= Seattle Sea Dragons =
On November 17, 2022, Jackson was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-18 |title=Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35053464/xfl-draft-results-2023-full-rosters-eight-teams-vic-beasley-martavis-bryant-picks |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}
= St. Louis Battlehawks =
On January 5, 2024, Jackson was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.{{cite web |title=2024 UFL Team Rosters |url=https://www.theufl.com/rosters |website=TheUFL.com |access-date=January 19, 2024}} He signed with the team on January 25.{{Cite news |title=The UFL Agrees to Terms with 5 Players |url=https://uflboard.com/news/the-ufl-agrees-to-terms-with-5-players/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=January 25, 2024 |access-date=January 25, 2024}} He re-signed with the Battlehawks on October 29, 2024.{{cite tweet |user=UFL_PR |title=The #UFL has announced the following transactions |number=1851380392789754124 |date=October 29, 2024 |access-date=October 30, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [https://cruathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3672 Mary Hardin–Baylor Crusaders bio]
{{2016 Mary Hardin–Baylor Crusaders football navbox}}
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