Damian Jackson (gridiron football) explained

Damian Jackson
Import:yes
Position1:Fullback
Birth Date:22 July 1992
Birth Place:Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
College:Nebraska (2017–2021)
Buffalo (2022)
High School:Shadow Ridge
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:251
Playing Team1:Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Cfl:damian-jackson/

Damian Jackson (born July 22, 1992) is an American professional football fullback who is a free agent. Jackson played college football for Nebraska and Buffalo.

Early life

Damian Jackson was born on July 7, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Bridgette Saenz. Jackson attended Shadow Ridge High School, where he played baseball and soccer. After graduating high school, Jackson joined the Navy SEALs for four years.[1] [2]

College career

After spending four years in the Navy, Jackson attended the University of Nebraska and played football there.[3] [4] [5] In 2017, Jackson redshirted and thus did not play. The next year, Jackson played in his first and only game of the season. Jackson played in two games as a sophomore and was a finalist for the Armed Forces Award. In the shortened 2020 season, Jackson earned a scholarship and played in the last six games of the season. In his senior year, Jackson played in eleven games of the season and received the Armed Forces Merit Award.[6] For his extra season given by the NCAA to all players who played in the shortened 2020 season, Jackson chose to transfer to and play football at the University at Buffalo.[7] [8] [9] During his lone season at Buffalo, Jackson played in thirteen games and started nine as a defensive end.[10]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Jackson was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before the season.[11] Jackson made the final roster and was on the team during its run to the 2023 Grey Cup, which Winnipeg lost.[12] [13] He was released on February 16, 2024.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22 August 2023 . Former U.S. Navy SEAL Damian Jackson Brings Unique Background to Winnipeg Blue Bombers . 1 January 2024 . BVM Sports.
  2. News: The Walk-on. United States Navy. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527053932/https://www.navy.com/navy-life/faces-of-the-fleet/ep-10-the-walk-on. May 27, 2024.
  3. News: Christopherson . Brian . Knocking over walls . . . May 21, 2017 . C1, C5 . May 27, 2024 . .
  4. News: Former Navy SEAL Damian Jackson's Example Having an Impact at Nebraska. April 18, 2018. Bleacher Report. Kramer, Adam. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527054116/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2770558-former-navy-seal-damian-jacksons-example-having-an-impact-at-nebraska. May 27, 2024.
  5. News: From the forces to the field: how Twin Peaks’ NIL partner Damian Jackson became a Husker. twinpeaksfranchise.com. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527054014/https://twinpeaksfranchise.com/blog/from-the-forces-to-the-field-how-twin-peaks-nil-partner-damian-jackson-became-a-husker/. May 27, 2024.
  6. Web site: Damian Jackson – Football 2021 . 1 January 2024 . Nebraska Huskers.
  7. News: Once a Navy SEAL, UB defensive end Damian Jackson has hopes of playing pro football. December 26, 2022. The Buffalo News. Lenzi, Rachel. December 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221228155153/https://buffalonews.com/sports/college/once-a-navy-seal-ub-defensive-end-damian-jackson-has-hopes-of-playing-pro-football/article_18b6fe6a-824c-11ed-b0e0-f33901d54581.html. December 28, 2022.
  8. News: Buffalo's 30-Year-Old, Former Navy SEAL Defensive End Damian Jackson Is A Full-Grown Man With An Amazing Story. November 10, 2022. OutKick. Weir, Grayson. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240526032206/https://www.outkick.com/ncaaf/buffalos-30-year-old-former-navy-seal-defensive-end-damian-jackson-is-a-full-grown-man-with-an-amazing-story. May 26, 2024.
  9. News: Ex-Navy SEAL on UB football team Damian Jackson is NFL hopeful. December 23, 2022. WIVB. Wawrow, John. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527065650/https://www.wivb.com/sports/university-at-buffalo-bulls-college-sports/ex-navy-seal-on-ub-football-team-damian-jackson-is-nfl-hopeful/. May 27, 2024.
  10. Web site: Damian Jackson – 2022 – Football . 1 January 2024 . University at Buffalo Bulls .
  11. News: Fallen comrades, lost NFL dreams, part of journey for Bombers rookies like Damian Jackson. May 11, 2023. Winnipeg Sun. Friesen, Paul. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527053952/https://winnipegsun.com/sports/fallen-comrades-lost-nfl-dreams-all-part-of-the-journey-for-blue-bombers-rookies. May 27, 2024.
  12. Web site: 10 May 2023 . "You just ask him, and he'll line up and do it. He's a tough dude. He's mature." . 1 January 2024 . Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
  13. News: No Grey Cup goosebumps for Bombers' former Navy SEAL. November 18, 2023. Winnipeg Sun. Friesen, Paul. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240526032159/https://winnipegsun.com/sports/football/cfl/winnipeg-bluebombers/no-grey-cup-goosebumps-for-bombers-former-navy-seal. May 26, 2024.
  14. Web site: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions . Footballdb.com . 11 August 2024.

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