Storey Jackson Explained

Storey Jackson
Current Team:Atlanta Falcons
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:8 April 1998
Birth Place:Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:225
High School:Olathe North (Olathe, Kansas)
College:Liberty
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Second-team FCS All-American (2021)
  • All-SWAC (2021)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Games played
Statvalue7:1
Pfr:JackSt01

Storey Jackson (born April 8, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Liberty University.

Early years

Jackson attended Olathe North High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball.

He enrolled at Hutchinson Community College. In two seasons, he appeared in 19 games as a defensive back, making 81 tackles and one interception. As a junior in 2019, he transferred to Prairie View A&M University. He was switched to linebacker, tallying 72 tackles (8.5 for loss) and four sacks. In 2020, the Southwestern Athletic Conference announced that it would not play fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a senior in the SWAC shortened spring season in 2021, he had 50 tackles (8.5 for loss), 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and one interception. In a schedule with three games, he led the nation in tackles-per-game (16.7). In 2021, he transferred to Liberty University. As a fifth-year senior, he appeared in 13 games with 12 starts and became the leader of the defense. He posted 102 tackles (13 for loss), seven sacks, one interception and four passes defensed.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Jackson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2022 NFL draft on May 12.[1] On August 30, during final roster cuts, the Cowboys released Jackson.[2]

Cleveland Browns

On December 13, 2022, Jackson signed with the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[3] On January 7, 2023, the Browns elevated Jackson to the active roster.[4] The next day, he made his NFL debut playing fifteen snaps against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[6] He was waived on May 15, 2023.

Arlington Renegades

On October 20, 2023, Jackson signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL.[7] His contract was terminated on August 14, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[8]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 14, 2024, Jackson signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mansfield . Tyler . Dallas Cowboys sign undrafted free agent to solid contract . On3 . May 2022 . January 9, 2023.
  2. Web site: Drummond . K.D. . Keeping track of all Cowboys waivers, releases and claims in cutdown to 53-man roster . Cowboys Wire . May 2022 . 9 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Kinnan . Corey . Report: Browns signing LB Storey Jackson to their practice squad . Browns Wire . 14 December 2022 . 9 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Browns downgrade DE Jadeveon Clowney, elevate LB Storey Jackson and DE Sam Kamara . Cleveland Browns.com . 9 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Storey Jackson, Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . Pro Football Reference . 9 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts. ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023.
  7. Web site: 15 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL . 2023-10-20 . www.xfl.com . en.
  8. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions . 1823831166140424310 . August 14, 2024 . August 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: Falcons sign linebacker Storey Jackson. Waack, Terrin. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 14, 2024.