Joe Jackson (defensive end)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Other people|Joe Jackson}}
{{Use American English|date = September 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date = September 2019}}
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| position = Defensive end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age |1996|12|20|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Homestead, Florida, U.S.
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| height_ft = 6
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| weight_lb = 251
| high_school = Gulliver Prep
| college = Miami (FL) (2016–2018)
| draftyear = 2019
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 165
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2019}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
- Birmingham Stallions ({{USFL Year|2023}})
- Edmonton Elks ({{CFL Year|2024}})
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| statlabel2 = Sacks
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| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
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| statlabel4 = Interceptions
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| statlabel5 = Forced fumbles
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Joe Jackson (born December 20, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Miami (FL).
Early life
Jackson attended Gulliver Prep, where he was a two-way starter at defensive end and tight end. As a junior, he totaled 59 tackles and 4 sacks. As a senior, he tallied 46 tackles, 6 sacks and 4 forced fumbles. He was named the 2015 Class 5A-1A Male Athlete of the Year by the Miami Herald.
He finished his high school career with 178 tackles, 19 sacks and 8 forced fumbles. He also practiced basketball and track.
College career
Jackson was a 4-star recruit and accepted a football scholarship from the University of Miami over Clemson, Alabama and Florida State on May 26, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Player/Joe-Jackson-35065/?PlayerInstitution=57709|title=Joe Jackson, Gulliver Prep, Weak-Side Defensive End|website=247Sports.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=January 12, 2019}}
As a true freshman, he played in all 13 games (2 starts), finishing with 32 total tackles, 11.5 for loss (led the team), 8.5 sacks (led the team), 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries, including a touchdown.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/joe-jackson-1.html|title=Joe Jackson College Stats|website=Sports Reference|access-date=January 12, 2019}}
As a sophomore, he appeared in 13 games with 12 starts at right defensive end, registering 59 tackles (11.5 tackles for loss), 6.5 sacks, 2 pass breakups and one forced fumble. He had 8 tackles (1.5 for loss) against the University of North Carolina.
As a junior, he started 12 out of 13 games at right defensive end, posting 47 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss (third on the team), 9 sacks (led the team), 9 quarterback hurries (led the team), 2 pass breakups and one interception returned for a touchdown. He had 4 tackles, 2 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss against Florida State University.
On January 3, 2019, he announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.{{Cite web|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article223869095.html|title=Miami junior DE Joe Jackson becomes third Canes underclassman to declare for NFL Draft|author=Degnan|first=Susan Miller|date=January 3, 2019|work=Miami Herald|publisher=McClatchy|access-date=January 12, 2019}}
=College statistics=
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| colspan=3| | colspan=6| Defense | |||||||
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| Year | Team | GP | Tackles | For Loss | Sacks | Int | FF | FR |
| 2016 | Miami (FL) | 12 | 32 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | Miami (FL) | 11 | 50 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Miami (FL) | 12 | 47 | 14.5 | 9.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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| colspan=2 | Totals | 35 | 129 | 35.5 | 23.0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Professional career
=Dallas Cowboys=
Jackson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (165th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2019/4/27/18511342/the-dallas-cowboys-select-de-joe-jackson-with-the-165th-pick-in-the-2019-nfl-draft|title=The Dallas Cowboys select DE Joe Jackson with the 165th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft|last=Halprin|first=Dave|date=April 27, 2019|work=SB Nation|publisher=Vox Media|access-date=September 2, 2019}} As a rookie, he appeared in 5 games as a backup defensive end and was declared inactive in 11 contests (including the last 9). His participation decreased after Robert Quinn was reinstated from suspension on September 16. He played only 72 defensive snaps, most of them (26) coming in the season opener against the New York Giants. He totaled 5 tackles, 2 quarterback pressures and one pass defensed.
In 2020, the team brought in new talent at the defensive end position (Aldon Smith, Everson Griffen, Bradlee Anae, Randy Gregory) and he was waived on September 4.{{cite web|title=2019 Draft Pick Among Four More Cowboys Waived|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2019-draft-pick-among-four-more-cowboys-waived|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=September 4, 2020}}
=Cleveland Browns=
On September 6, 2020, he was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.{{cite web|title=Browns claim two defensive linemen off waivers|url=https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/06/browns-roster-moves-waiver-claim-vincent-taylor-joe-jackson/|author=Risdon, Jeff|website=BrownsWire.com|date=September 6, 2020}} He was active but did not play in the fifth game against the Indianapolis Colts. On November 24, he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and was later activated on December 4, after being quarantined for being in close contact with an infected person.{{cite news |title=Browns place DE Joe Jackson on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-de-joe-jackson-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=November 24, 2020 |access-date=December 29, 2020}}{{cite news |title=Browns activate DE Joe Jackson and LB Sione Takitaki |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-de-joe-jackson-and-lb-sione-takitaki |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=December 4, 2020 |access-date=December 29, 2020}} He appeared in 3 games as a reserve player and was declared inactive in 11 contests, while making 5 tackles.
Jackson was waived by the Browns on August 31, 2021.{{cite news |last1=Gribble |first1=Andrew |title=Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2021 season |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-initial-53-man-roster-heading-into-2021-season |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=August 31, 2021}} The Browns re-signed Jackson to their active roster on September 1, 2021.{{cite news |title=Browns sign DE Joe Jackson; place LB Jacob Phillips on injured reserve |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-de-joe-jackson-place-lb-jacob-phillips-on-injured-reserve |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=September 1, 2021}} He was waived on October 8, 2021,{{cite web|title=Browns sign LB Elijah Lee to active roster|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-lb-elijah-lee-to-active-roster-x8596|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=October 8, 2021}} and re-signed to the Browns' practice squad, along with being elevated to the active roster for the Browns' October 10, 2021 game, on October 9, 2021.{{cite news |title=Browns make roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-x7845 |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=October 9, 2021}} Jackson reverted to the Browns' practice squad on October 11, 2021. Jackson was re-signed to the Browns' active roster on October 12, 2021.{{cite news |title=Browns place 3 players on IR, make other roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-3-players-on-ir-make-other-roster-moves |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=October 12, 2021 |access-date=October 12, 2021 |archive-date=October 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012172032/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-3-players-on-ir-make-other-roster-moves |url-status=dead }} He was waived on November 27 and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Browns activate RB Kareem Hunt and T Jack Conklin, make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-rb-kareem-hunt-and-t-jack-conklin-make-other-roster-moves|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=November 27, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Browns place T Jack Conklin on injured reserve, make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-t-jack-conklin-on-injured-reserve|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=November 30, 2021}} Jackson was elevated to the Browns' active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player on December 24, 2021.{{cite news |title=Browns activate 5 players from reserve/COVID-19 list, make other roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-5-players-from-reserve-covid-19-list-make-other-roster-moves |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=December 24, 2021}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
On January 20, 2022, Jackson was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign former Browns DE Joe Jackson to practice squad|url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/20/kansas-city-chiefs-joe-jackson-signed-practice-squad/|work=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=January 20, 2022}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On February 17, 2022, Jackson signed a reserve/future contract with the Carolina Panthers. He was waived on May 24.{{cite web|title=Panthers waive Joe Jackson|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-waive-joe-jackson|author=Gantt, Darin|website=Panthers.com|date=May 24, 2022}}
=Birmingham Stallions=
On March 14, 2023, Jackson signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).{{cite tweet |user=USFLStallions |title=Free Agent Signing |number=1635771608819453952 |date=March 14, 2023 |access-date=March 14, 2023}} He was placed on the team's suspended list on June 8, 2023.{{cite web|title=Panthers waive Joe Jackson|url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/joe-jackson-jacksjo14/transactions|website=footballdb.com|access-date=July 23, 2023}}{{cite tweet |user=USFLStallions |title=Transferred Player to Suspended List |number=1667003594430726145 |date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=June 9, 2023}} He appeared in one game, making 3 tackles and one sack. He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.{{Cite web |title=2024 UFL Team Rosters |url=https://www.theufl.com/rosters |website=TheUFL.com |access-date=January 20, 2024}}
=Edmonton Elks=
Jackson signed with the Edmonton Elks on February 1, 2024. He was placed on the one-game on injured list on June 7. He was released on June 16, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/joe-jackson-jacksjo14/transactions | title=Joe Jackson | publisher=Footballdb.com | accessdate=14 August 2024}}
NFL statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Comb | Solo | Ast | Sack | TFL | Int | Yards | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | FF | FR | Yards | TD | |
| 2019 | DAL
| 5 || 0 || 4 || 2 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | CLE
| 3 || 0 || 5 || 2 || 3 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackJo02.htm Career] | 8 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
References
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External links
- [https://www.goelks.com/players/joseph-jackson/167522/ Edmonton Elks bio]
- [https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/joe-jackson/ Miami Hurricanes bio]
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Category:Gulliver Preparatory School alumni
Category:Players of American football from Miami
Category:American football defensive ends
Category:Miami Hurricanes football players
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Category:Carolina Panthers players
Category:Birmingham Stallions (2022) players
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