JaQuae Jackson explained

JaQuae Jackson
Number:82
Current Team:New England Patriots
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:30 January 2000[1]
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:184
High School:Serra Catholic
(McKeesport, Pennsylvania)
College:California (PA) (2018–2022)
Rutgers (2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Injured Reserve
Highlights:
  • First-team All-PSAC West (2022)
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns

JaQuae Jackson (born January 30, 2000) is an American professional 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

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

California (PA)

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

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 touchdown in 12 starts.[13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Jackson declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[14] [15]

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jackson decided to sign with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.[16] [17] On June 4, 2024, Jackson was waived by the Falcons.[18] [19]

New England Patriots

On June 6, 2024, Jackson was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.[20] [21] On August 8, 2024, Jackson caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Joe Milton during the Patriots' preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.[22] On August 20, Jackson was placed on injured reserve due to suffering an injury in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JaQuae Jackson. ourlads.com. June 8, 2024.
  2. Web site: JaQuae Jackson . California University of Pennsylvania Athletics . 10 June 2024.
  3. Web site: JaQuae Jackson, PennWest California, Wide Receiver . 247Sports . 10 June 2024.
  4. Web site: JaQaue Jackson . Rutgers University Athletics . 9 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Davis . Spenser . Rutgers lands commitment from transfer WR, Division II All-American . Saturday Tradition . 18 May 2023 . 9 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Iseman . Chris . Rutgers football lands commitment from transfer WR JaQuae Jackson . Asbury Park Press . 17 May 2023 . 9 June 2024.
  7. Web site: Fonseca . Brian . Why Rutgers' All-American WR transfer says he has 'something to prove' . NJ.com . 4 August 2023 . 9 June 2024.
  8. Web site: Epstein . Craig . Q&A with Rutgers transfer wide receiver JaQuae Jackson . Rivals.com . 14 September 2023 . 9 June 2024.
  9. Web site: O'Leary . Richie . Transfer wide receiver JaQuae Jackson recaps Rutgers official visit . Rivals.com . 5 April 2023 . 9 June 2024.
  10. Web site: Lanni . Patrick . Transfer JaQuae Jackson 'important get' for inexperienced group of Rutgers receivers . NJ.com . 14 June 2023 . 9 June 2024.
  11. Web site: O'Leary . Richie . D-II All-American WR JaQuae Jackson commits to Rutgers Football . Rivals.com . 17 May 2023 . 9 June 2024.
  12. Web site: Meyers . Josh . JaQuae Jackson steps up in big moment for Rutgers football against Temple . The Daily Targum . 9 June 2024.
  13. Web site: Steele . Cayden . Eagles will get a close look at former Rutgers star . NJ.com . 29 March 2024 . 10 June 2024.
  14. Licciardi . Anthony . Buffalo Bills Express Interest in Rutgers Draft Target JaQuae Jackson . Sports Illustrated . 14 April 2024 . 10 June 2024.
  15. Web site: Tsakonas . Chris . JaQuae Jackson hoping to join Rutgers contingent in NFL . 247Sports . 10 June 2024.
  16. Web site: Falcons' JaQuae Jackson: Links up with Atlanta . CBS Sports . 30 April 2024 . 10 June 2024.
  17. Web site: Tsakonas . Chris . JaQuae Jackson and Isaiah Washington sign rookie free-agent deals . 247Sports . 10 June 2024.
  18. Web site: Urben . Matt . Falcons release wide receiver JaQuae Jackson . Falcons Wire . 4 June 2024 . 10 June 2024.
  19. Web site: Mixson . Saivion . Atlanta Falcons sign Andrew Stueber, release JaQuae Jackson . Sporting News . 10 June 2024.
  20. Web site: Williams . Charean . Patriots sign rookie WR JaQuae Jackson, cut WR T.J. Luther . NBC Sports . 10 June 2024.
  21. Web site: D'Abte . Mike . Patriots Sign Former Falcons Receiver Following Offensive Lineman Roster Cut . Athlon Sports . 10 June 2024.
  22. Web site: Ryan . Conor . Joe Milton impresses and other quick takeaways from Patriots’ preseason win over Panthers . boston.com . 9 August 2024.
  23. Web site: Patriots Claim WR Matt Landers and Place Rookie WR JaQuae Jackson on Injured Reserve . 2024-08-21 . www.patriots.com . en-US.