Blake Jackson
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Jackson with the Cleveland Browns in 2019
St. Louis Battlehawks
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-07) March 7, 1994
Houston, Texas, U.S.
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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Blake Jackson is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). 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.He was D3 All American , ASC Offensive player of the year , and National Championship MVP. He finished his Senior Season At UMHB with over 3,500 yds passing with 36 Tds, and over 1100 yds rushing with 12 Tds.

Professional career

College Pro Day

Jackson attended Baylor University pro day in 2017. He worked out as WR at his pro day and tested very well. He was listed as 5’11 195. He ran a 4.44 hand time ,jumped 39.5 vertical ,3.98 shuttle ,and jumped a 11”1 in broad jump. Jackson gained a lot of attention from his route running ability and catching ability.

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]

Seattle Sea Dragons

On November 17, 2022, Jackson was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[11] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[12]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 4, 2024, Jackson was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Blake Jackson and Keith Reineke sign with CFL". CRUAthletics.com. April 23, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Browns sign DL Zaycoven Henderson, WR Blake Jackson". ClevelandBrowns.com. July 27, 2018.
  3. ↑ Gribble, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Browns announce 53-man roster". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  4. ↑ "Browns elevate WR Da'Mari Scott, LB Xavier Woodson-Luster to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 16, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Browns elevate WR Blake Jackson to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 28, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Browns sign TE Mik'Quan Deane". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 2, 2019.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Blue Bombers add Blake Jackson and Prince Robinson to roster". BlueBombers.com. February 25, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Blue Bombers sign receiver Blake Jackson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. January 6, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  12. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  13. ↑ Plummer, Avion [@Avionp2418] (January 5, 2024). "According to @uflanalyst the @XFLBattlehawks have drafted WR Blake Jackson from the @XFLSeaDragons . #UFL" (Tweet). Retrieved January 5, 2024 – via Twitter.
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