Dexter Jackson (wide receiver)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
{{About|the former wide receiver|the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety of the same name|Dexter Jackson (safety)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Dexter Jackson
| image =
| caption =
| number = 10, 89, 2
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|08|05}}
| birth_place = Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 9
| weight_lbs = 182
| high_school = Dunwoody (GA)
| college = Appalachian State (2004–2007)
| draftyear = 2008
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 58
| pastteams =
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2008}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2010}})*
- Virginia Destroyers ({{UFL Year|2011}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})*
- High Country Grizzlies ({{NAL Year|2017}})
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 =
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 =
| statlabel3 = Return yards
| statvalue3 = 424
| statlabel4 = Total touchdowns
| statvalue4 =
| pfr = JackDe01
}}
Dexter Myles Jackson (born August 5, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Jackson was also a member of the Carolina Panthers, Virginia Destroyers, New York Jets and High Country Grizzlies.
Early life
He attended and played high school football at Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Georgia.
College career
Jackson proved key in one of college football's biggest upsets, recording two touchdowns and 92 yards as well as 19 yards rushing, in the Mountaineers' 34-32 Week 1 win over the No. 5 ranked Michigan Wolverines in 2007. A photograph of Jackson running the ball past the Michigan defense was featured on the cover of the September 10, 2007 edition of Sports Illustrated.{{Cite web |url=http://subs.timeinc.net/SI/coverstore/CoverMain.jhtml?IDs=SPR20070910&source_id=SIVLT |title=SI Classic Cover Collection - Own a piece of Sports History - Choose from over 1,500! |access-date=2008-05-15 |archive-date=2017-08-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810211629/http://subs.timeinc.net/SI/coverstore/CoverMain.jhtml?IDs=SPR20070910&source_id=SIVLT |url-status=dead }}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 9 1/2
| weight = 182
| dash = 4.37
| ten split = 1.53
| twenty split = 2.54
| shuttle = 4.15
| cone drill = 6.81
| vertical = 30.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 2
| bench = 11
| arm span = 30 5/8
| hand span = 8 5/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=897&DraftYear=2008 |title=2008 NFL Draft Scout Dexter Jackson College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=April 7, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://theapp.appstate.edu/content/view/3350/39/ |title=Stock rises in senior receiver |website=TheApp.AppState.edu |access-date=April 7, 2024 |archive-date=March 2, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080302221345/https://theapp.appstate.edu/content/view/3350/39/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/dexterjackson.html |title=Dexter Jackson Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect |website=NFLDraftCountdown.com |access-date=April 25, 2008 |archive-date=April 30, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430000745/https://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/dexterjackson.html |url-status=bot: unknown }}
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=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=
Jackson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round (58th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} On July 25, he signed a four-year contract. He played seven games for the team in 2008.
The Buccaneers waived Jackson on August 31, 2009.
=Carolina Panthers=
The Carolina Panthers signed Jackson to their practice squad on October 12, 2009. After his contract expired following the season, he was re-signed to a future contract on January 4, 2010. Jackson was waived by the Panthers on August 31, 2010.
=Virginia Destroyers=
=New York Jets=
Jackson was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on November 9, 2011.{{cite web |title=PS Moves: WR Jackson Signed, DT Gilbert Cut |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/PS-Moves-WR-Jackson-Signed-DT-Gilbert-Cut/b886f58e-51f3-4f98-a9d6-e3e4415b369f |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=November 9, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111110145018/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/PS-Moves-WR-Jackson-Signed-DT-Gilbert-Cut/b886f58e-51f3-4f98-a9d6-e3e4415b369f |archivedate=November 10, 2011 |accessdate=November 9, 2011 |url-status=dead }} He was released on November 19.{{cite news |title=A look back at the Jets' 17-13 loss at Denver |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/11/a_look_back_at_the_jets_17-13.html |work=The Star-Ledger |author=Vrentas, Jenny |date=November 19, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122024603/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/11/a_look_back_at_the_jets_17-13.html |archivedate=November 22, 2011 |accessdate=November 19, 2011 |url-status=dead }} He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 30.{{cite web |title=WR Jackson Returns to Practice Squad |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Jackson-Returns-to-Practice-Squad/68b8b073-ed44-4028-947b-790bc87ca947 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=December 1, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123194706/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Jackson-Returns-to-Practice-Squad/68b8b073-ed44-4028-947b-790bc87ca947 |archivedate=January 23, 2016 |accessdate=December 1, 2011 |url-status=dead }} Jackson was waived on August 25, 2012.{{cite web |title=Seven Players Waived, Roster at 80 |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Seven-Players-Waived-Roster-at-80/d224c86a-6d36-4633-9d66-6bbd288ba8ef |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=25 August 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828003304/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Seven-Players-Waived-Roster-at-80/d224c86a-6d36-4633-9d66-6bbd288ba8ef |archivedate=28 August 2012 |accessdate=25 August 2012 |url-status=dead }}
=High Country Grizzlies=
On December 19, 2016, Jackson signed with the High Country Grizzlies of the National Arena League (NAL) to be the marquee player and face of the team for marketing and ticket sales during their inaugural 2017 season. He agreed to a contract that included sales incentives and a relocation reimbursement for Jackson and his family. Jackson initially requested his ticket sales incentives in February prior to the start of the season, but Jackson would leave the team over non-payment in May and the league suspended Jackson. In August, Jackson took the Grizzlies to arbitration with the league and the NAL ruled in Jackson's favor with the team owing Jackson US$9,500. Jackson filed another complaint with Watauga County over continued non-payment by the team as of January 2018.{{cite web |url=http://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/dexter-jackson-sues-grizzlies-alleging-unpaid-revenue/article_8f61eb78-7a0b-50f7-9113-099cc996021a.html |title=Dexter Jackson sues Grizzlies alleging unpaid revenue |work=Watauga Democrat |date=January 20, 2018}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20091026182002/http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Dexter-Jackson/d6754d3b-0d85-4dcf-b86c-38951584a2c3 Carolina Panthers bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Decatur, Georgia
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:American football return specialists
Category:Appalachian State Mountaineers football players
Category:Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Category:Carolina Panthers players
Category:Virginia Destroyers players
Category:New York Jets players