Jackson Meeks
{{Short description|American football player (born 2003)}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Jackson Meeks
|image= File:Jackson Meeks at Syracuse Orange football quad walk (2024) 01.jpg
|caption= Meeks at Syracuse University in 2024.
|currentteam=Detroit Lions
|number=
|position=Wide receiver
|birth_date={{birth date and age|2003|3|24}}
|birth_place=
|height_ft=6
|height_in=2
|weight_lb=213
|highlights=
- 2× CFP national champion (2021, 2022)
- Second-team All-ACC (2024)
|high_school=Central (Phenix City, Alabama)
|college=Georgia (2021–2023)
Syracuse (2024)
|undraftedyear=2025
|pastteams=
- Detroit Lions ({{nfly|2025}}–present)
|status=Undrafted free agent
}}
Jackson Malachi Meeks (born March 24, 2003){{Cite web |last=Amico |first=Anthony |title=2025 NFL Draft Prospect Database {{!}} Establish The Run |url=https://establishtherun.com/2025-nfl-draft-prospect-database/ |access-date=2025-02-09 |language=en-US}} is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and Syracuse Orange.
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.{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Ben |title=Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia |url=https://www.al.com/highschoolsports/2020/09/central-phenix-city-wr-jackson-meeks-commits-to-georgia.html |website=AL.com |date=8 September 2020 |access-date=19 October 2024}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Alandt |first1=Anthony |title=Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse |url=https://dailyorange.com/2023/12/former-georgia-receiver-jackson-meeks-transfers-to-syracuse/ |website=The Daily Orange |date=12 December 2023 |access-date=19 October 2024}} After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.{{cite web |last1=Thombs |first1=Palmer |title=Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/georgia-bulldogs/news/jackson-meeks-to-transfer-after-three-seasons-at-georgia/ |work=DawgsHQ.com |publisher=On3.com |date=4 December 2023 |access-date=19 October 2024}}
= Syracuse =
Meeks transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange.{{cite web |last1=Leiker |first1=Emily |title=Georgia WR Jackson Meeks commits to Syracuse as program's first incoming transfer of offseason |url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2023/12/georgia-wr-jackson-meeks-commits-to-syracuse-as-programs-first-incoming-transfer-of-offseason.html |website=Syracuse.com |date=12 December 2023 |access-date=19 October 2024}} In week 5 of the 2024 season, he hauled in ten receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown in a win over Holy Cross,{{cite web |last1=Leiker |first1=Emily |title=Jackson Meeks, LeQuint Allen carry Syracuse's offense against Holy Cross on a 500-yard day |url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2024/09/jackson-meeks-lequint-allen-carry-syracuses-offense-against-holy-cross-on-a-500-yard-day.html |website=Syracuse.com |date=28 September 2024 |access-date=19 October 2024}} and was named the ACC receiver of the week.{{cite web |last1=Stepansky |first1=Aiden |title=With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU |url=https://dailyorange.com/2024/10/jackson-meeks-syracuse-football-increased-opportunity/ |website=The Daily Orange |access-date=19 October 2024}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Stepansky |first1=Aiden |title=Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors |url=https://dailyorange.com/2024/10/syracuse-football-meeks-baron-earn-acc-players-of-week/ |website=The Daily Orange |access-date=19 October 2024}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1 7/8
| weight = 213
| dash = 4.65
| ten split = 1.62
| twenty split = 2.72
| shuttle = 4.25
| cone drill = 6.79
| vertical = 34.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 0
| bench = 15
| arm span = 32
| hand span = 9 5/8
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://cuse.com/news/2025/3/17/football-numerous-strong-showings-at-syracuse-pro-day |title=Numerous Strong Showings at Syracuse Pro Day |website=Cuse.com |access-date=April 2, 2025}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1053594&DraftYear=2025 |title=Jackson Meeks College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=April 2, 2025}}
}}
Personal life
Meeks is the nephew of NFL linebacker Za'Darius Smith.{{cite web |last1=Sentell |first1=Jeff |title=Jackson Meeks: His recent Georgia offer still stands 'at the top of the board' |url=https://www.dawgnation.com/football/recruiting/jackson-meeks-that-georgia-offer-stands-at-the-top-of-the-board/ |website=Dawg Nation |date=2 September 2020 |access-date=19 October 2024}}
References
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External links
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- [https://georgiadogs.com/sports/football/roster/jackson-meeks/6444 Georgia Bulldogs bio]
- [https://cuse.com/sports/football/roster/jackson-meeks/23476 Syracuse Orange bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Alabama
Category:Sportspeople from Phenix City, Alabama
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Georgia Bulldogs football players