Blake Jackson
 Jackson in 2019 | |
| No. 17 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| CFL status: | American |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Blake Jackson (born March 7, 1994) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Mary Hardin–Baylor. Jackson has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Cleveland Browns, and Houston Roughnecks.
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 promoted to the Browns' active 53-man roster on December 28, 2018.[5] He scored his first NFL touchdown against the Detroit Lions.
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.
Houston Roughnecks
In October 2019, Jackson was selected by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Draft.[7] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[8] He played in five games for the Roughnecks, catching five passes for 50 yards and one touchdown.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Jackson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 25, 2021.[9] Jackson was having a promising training camp with the club in 2021 prior to suffering a season ending injury. He re-signed with the Blue Bombers on January 6, 2022.[10]
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.
- ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ "Blue Bombers add Blake Jackson and Prince Robinson to roster". BlueBombers.com. February 25, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ "Blue Bombers sign receiver Blake Jackson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.