Jaelon Acklin (born August 10, 1995) is an American professional

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played college football at

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. Acklin has also been a member of the

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and

Hamilton Tiger-Cats The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a professional Canadian football team based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They are currently members of the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Tim Hortons Fiel ...

College career

Acklin played

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for

Statistics

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Acklin was signed by the

as an

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and participated in their 2018 training camp; however, after a hip injury near the end of camp, Acklin was released by the Ravens.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On March 20, 2019, Acklin signed with the

. He participated in both of the Ticats' preseason games, recording 10 receptions for 85 yards. Following preseason and training camp, Acklin began the 2019 season on the team's practice roster. Following an injury to

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, Acklin was made a starting wide receiver and played in his first professional game on June 22, 2019 against the

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where he had five catches for 59 yards. He scored his first CFL touchdown on July 4, 2019 against the

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. Acklin was voted the team nominee for the Most Outstanding Rookie award for the East Division champion Tiger-Cats. Acklin re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on January 2, 2021. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.

Ottawa Redblacks

On February 9, 2022, it was announced that Acklin had signed with the

. Acklin enjoyed a breakout season in 2022 with the Redblacks, despite inconsistent quarterback play he posted career highs in receptions, targets and yards. Acklin missed a few games at the end of the season after suffering head and shoulder injuries after an illegal hit from

’ linebacker

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. Following the season Acklin had a workout with the

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of the

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(NFL). On May 12, 2023, Acklin signed a two-year contract extension with the Redblacks.

Professional statistics

References

External links

Ottawa Redblacks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Acklin, Jaelon 1995 births Living people Sportspeople from Springfield, Missouri Players of American football from Missouri Canadian football wide receivers Western Illinois Leathernecks football players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players American football wide receivers Ottawa Redblacks players