Jackson Meeks
| Syracuse Orange – No. 7 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Housing Management & Policy |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 21 lb (10 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Central (Phenix City, Alabama) |
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Jackson Malachi Meeks is an American football wide receiver for the Syracuse Orange. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Early life and high school
[edit]Meeks attended Central High School located in Phenix City, Alabama. Coming out of high school, Meeks was rated as a three-star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as Georgia, Ole Miss, South Alabama, and West Virginia.[1] Ultimately, Meeks committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.[2][3]
College career
[edit]Georgia
[edit]During Meeks first three collegiate seasons from 2021-2023, he played in 36 games, where he hauled in ten receptions for 132 yards, while also making five tackles.[4][5][6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Meeks decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]
Syracuse
[edit]Meeks decided to transfer to play for the Syracuse Orange.[9][10] In week five of the 2024 season, Meeks hauled in ten receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Syracuse to a win over the Holy Cross Crusaders.[11] For his performance he was named the ACC receiver of the week.[12] In week seven, Meeks notched 11 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Orange to a win over the NC State Wolfpack, where for his performance he was once again named the ACC receiver of the week.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Meeks is the nephew of NFL linebacker, Za'Darius Smith.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ Thomas, Ben (8 September 2020). "Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia". AL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ "Georgia signee Jackson Meeks gets new car from his mother after signing with Bulldogs". Saturday Down South. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (12 September 2020). "Georgia commit Jackson Meeks leads Central-Phenix City to 37-6 win over Jeff Davis". AL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Alandt, Anthony (12 December 2023). "Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Dennis, Ryne (17 September 2022). "Why Georgia football receivers Dillon Bell and Jackson Meeks will have larger roles today". Online Athens. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Thombs, Palmer (11 October 2022). "Jackson Meeks earns 'special teams demon' title from Kirby Smart". On3.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Thombs, Palmer (4 December 2023). "Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia". On3.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Graves, Tyler (4 December 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks Enters the Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (12 December 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks commits to Syracuse as program's first incoming transfer of offseason". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (August 2024). "Syracuse football WR Jackson Meeks says he's back to '100%' after spring surgery". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (28 September 2024). "Jackson Meeks, LeQuint Allen carry Syracuse's offense against Holy Cross on a 500-yard day". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Sentell, Jeff (2 September 2020). "Jackson Meeks: His recent Georgia offer still stands 'at the top of the board'". Dawg Nation. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Morgan, James (27 June 2021). "Georgia football player card: WR Jackson Meeks". USA Today. Retrieved 19 October 2024.