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JaQuae Jackson
No. 82 – New England Patriots
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-30) January 30, 2000 (age 24)[1]
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Serra Catholic
(McKeesport, Pennsylvania)
College:California (PA) (2018–2022)
Rutgers (2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First team All-PSAC West (2022)

JaQuae Jackson (born January 30, 2000)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pennsylvania Western University, California and for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Early life and high school[edit]

Jackson attended high school at Serra Catholic. Coming out of high school he committed to play college football for the California Vulcans.[2][3]

College career[edit]

California (PA)[edit]

In Jackson's first season in 2018, he did not appear in any games. During his next season in 2019 he tallied 13 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns. In the 2020 season, Jackson would again not appear in any games due to his team's season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] During the 2021 season, Jackson totaled 58 receptions for 744 yards and eight touchdowns.[5] Jackson had a breakout season in 2022 leading his team with 77 receptions for 1,178 yards and 13 touchdowns.[6] For his performance in the 2022 season, Jackson was named a Division II All-American.[7] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8][9]

Rutgers[edit]

Jackson decided to transfer to play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.[10][11] In week two of the 2023 season, Jackson hauled in four receptions for 95 yards in a win over Temple.[12] Jackson finished his lone season with Rutgers in 2023, hauling in 22 receptions for 361 yards and one touchdowns in 12 starts.[13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Jackson declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[14][15]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m) 		183 lb
(83 kg) 		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.52 s 1.56 s 2.61 s 4.18 s 6.85 s 36 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[16]

Atlanta Falcons[edit]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jackson decided to sign with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[17][18] On June 4th, 2024, Jackson was waived by the Falcons.[19][20]

New England Patriots[edit]

On June 6th, 2024, Jackson was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.[21][22]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "JaQuae Jackson". ourlads.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "JaQuae Jackson". California University of Pennsylvania Athletics. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  3. ^ "JaQuae Jackson, PennWest California, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  4. ^ "JaQaue Jackson". Rutgers University Athletics. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  5. ^ Davis, Spenser (18 May 2023). "Rutgers lands commitment from transfer WR, Division II All-American". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  6. ^ Iseman, Chris (17 May 2023). "Rutgers football lands commitment from transfer WR JaQuae Jackson". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  7. ^ Fonseca, Brian (4 August 2023). "Why Rutgers' All-American WR transfer says he has 'something to prove'". NJ.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  8. ^ Epstein, Craig (14 September 2023). "Q&A with Rutgers transfer wide receiver JaQuae Jackson". Rivals.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  9. ^ O'Leary, Richie (5 April 2023). "Transfer wide receiver JaQuae Jackson recaps Rutgers official visit". Rivals.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  10. ^ Lanni, Patrick (14 June 2023). "Transfer JaQuae Jackson 'important get' for inexperienced group of Rutgers receivers". NJ.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  11. ^ O'Leary, Richie (17 May 2023). "D-II All-American WR JaQuae Jackson commits to Rutgers Football". Rivals.com. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  12. ^ Meyers, Josh. "JaQuae Jackson steps up in big moment for Rutgers football against Temple". The Daily Targum. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  13. ^ Steele, Cayden (29 March 2024). "Eagles will get a close look at former Rutgers star". NJ.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  14. ^ Licciardi, Anthony (14 April 2024). "Buffalo Bills Express Interest in Rutgers Draft Target JaQuae Jackson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  15. ^ Tsakonas, Chris. "JaQuae Jackson hoping to join Rutgers contingent in NFL". 247Sports. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  16. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout JaQuae Jackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  17. ^ "Falcons' JaQuae Jackson: Links up with Atlanta". CBS Sports. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  18. ^ Tsakonas, Chris. "JaQuae Jackson and Isaiah Washington sign rookie free-agent deals". 247Sports. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  19. ^ Urben, Matt (4 June 2024). "Falcons release wide receiver JaQuae Jackson". Falcons Wire. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  20. ^ Mixson, Saivion. "Atlanta Falcons sign Andrew Stueber, release JaQuae Jackson". Sporting News. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  21. ^ Williams, Charean. "Patriots sign rookie WR JaQuae Jackson, cut WR T.J. Luther". NBC Sports. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  22. ^ D'Abte, Mike. "Patriots Sign Former Falcons Receiver Following Offensive Lineman Roster Cut". Athlon Sports. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

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