| Calvin Jackson Jr. | |
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Birth Date: | 7 May 1997 |
| Birth Place: | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 10 |
| Weight Lbs: | 195 |
| High School: | Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs, Florida) |
| College: | Independence (2016–2017) Washington State (2018–2021) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2022 |
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Calvin Jackson Jr. (born May 7, 1997) is an American professional football player who is a free agent wide receiver. He played college football at Washington State. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
Jackson began his collegiate career at Independence Community College. While at Independence, he was featured in the third season of the Netflix documentary series Last Chance U where he played under head coach Jason Brown.[1] As a freshman, he played in 9 games while having 49 catches for 649 yards, and 5 touchdowns.[2] As a sophomore, Jackson played in 10 games while having 25 catches for 381 yards and 4 touchdowns.[3] Jackson transferred to the Washington State following the season.[4] At Washington State, Jackson played in over 31 games while having 104 receptions for 1,403 yards, and 10 touchdowns.[5]
After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Jackson signed with the New York Jets on May 4, 2022.[6] He was released on August 24, 2022, but was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[7] He was released on September 6, 2022.[8]
On October 24, 2022, the Miami Dolphins signed Jackson to their practice squad.[9] He was released on November 28, 2022.[10] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 30, 2022.[11]
On May 21, 2023, Jackson was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[12] He was released on June 4, 2024.[13]
On October 25, 2023, Jackson signed with the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[14] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the UFL, terminating his contract with the team.[15]
On January 16, 2024, Jackson was selected by the Arlington Renegades in the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[16] He was released on March 10, 2024.[17]
Jackson is the son of former Dolphins DB Calvin Jackson, and cousin of Arizona Cardinals WR Marquise Brown.[18]