Blake Jackson
 Jackson in 2019 | |
| No. 17 – Houston Roughnecks | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 7, 1994 Houston, Texas |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Dobie (Houston, Texas) |
| College: | Mary Hardin–Baylor |
| Undrafted: | 2018 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Blake Jackson (born March 7, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. He played college football at Mary Hardin–Baylor.
In 2018 Jackson scored his 1st NFL touchdown against the Detroit Lions.
At his Pro Day at Baylor university, Jackson ran a reported 4.44. His vertical was a 39. His shuttle was a 4.05. Jackson's measurements were 5’11 195
College career
Jackson played quarterback for Mary Hardin–Baylor.
Professional career
Calgary Stampeders
After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 23, 2018.[1] He was released by the Stampeders at the conclusion of training camp.
Cleveland Browns
After attending The Spring League Showcase in La Jolla, California in July 2018, Jackson signed with the Cleveland Browns as a wide receiver on July 27, 2018.[2] He was waived by the Browns on September 1, 2018.[3] The Browns re-signed Jackson to their practice squad on October 16, 2018.[4] Jackson was elevated to the Browns' active 53-man roster on December 28, 2018.[5]
Jackson was waived with an injury designation on August 2, 2019.[6] After clearing waivers, he was placed on the Browns' injured reserve list. He was later released with an injury settlement.
In October 2019, Jackson was picked by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Draft.[7]
References
- ^ "Blake Jackson and Keith Reineke sign with CFL". CRUAthletics.com. April 23, 2018.
- ^ "Browns sign DL Zaycoven Henderson, WR Blake Jackson". ClevelandBrowns.com. July 27, 2018.
- ^ Gribble, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Browns announce 53-man roster". ClevelandBrowns.com.
- ^ "Browns elevate WR Da'Mari Scott, LB Xavier Woodson-Luster to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 16, 2018.
- ^ "Browns elevate WR Blake Jackson to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Browns sign TE Mik'Quan Deane". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 2, 2019.
- ^ Talbot, Damond (October 16, 2019). "XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 22, 2019.