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

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wide receiver for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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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

for the

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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. During the 2021 season, Jackson totaled 58 receptions for 744 yards and eight touchdowns. Jackson had a breakout season in 2022 leading his team with 77 receptions for 1,178 yards and 13 touchdowns. For his performance in the 2022 season, Jackson was named a Division II All-American. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Rutgers

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

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jackson decided to sign with the

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as an undrafted free agent. On June 4, 2024, Jackson was waived by the Falcons.

New England Patriots

On June 6, 2024, Jackson was claimed off waivers by the

. On August 8, 2024, Jackson caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Joe Milton during the Patriots' preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. On August 20, Jackson was placed on injured reserve due to suffering an injury in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

References

External links

California Vulcans bio

Rutgers Scarlet Knights bio

Atlanta Falcons bio

New England Patriots bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, JaQuae 2000 births Living people California Vulcans football players Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players Players of American football from Pittsburgh American football wide receivers Atlanta Falcons players New England Patriots players