Trishton Jackson

Trishton Jackson (born March 9, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and the Syracuse Orange.

Trishton Jackson
No. 9 – Minnesota Vikings
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-09) March 9, 1998
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:West Bloomfield
(West Bloomfield, Michigan)
College:Michigan State (2015–2017)
Syracuse (2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2023
Games played:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Jackson began his collegiate career at Michigan State. As a true freshman, he caught five passes for 89 yards and one touchdown.[1] He played in 12 games in his sophomore season, starting four and finishing the season with 12 receptions for 143 yards. After the season Jackson announced he would be transferring to Syracuse University.[2]

Jackson sat out the 2018 regular season at Syracuse per NCAA transfer rules.[3] He was eligible to play in the 2018 Camping World Bowl and caught three passes for 24 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception, in the Orange's 34-18 win over West Virginia.[4]

As a redshirt junior, he caught 66 passes for 1,023 yards and 11 touchdowns and was named second-team All-ACC. After the end of the season Jackson announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.[5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		 197 lb
(89 kg)		 32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.50 s1.53 s2.66 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine[6][7]

Los Angeles Rams

Jackson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.[8][9]

On August 31, 2021, Jackson was waived by the Rams.[10]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 2, 2021, Jackson was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022.[12] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.[15] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[16][17] On September 23, 2023, the Vikings elevated him to the active roster.[18] On October 11, 2023, he was signed to the active roster.[19] He was waived on October 17, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[20]

References
  1. "Ex-Michigan State WR Trishton Jackson announces transfer to Syracuse". Detroit Free Press. January 15, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  2. Wenzel, Matt (January 15, 2018). "Former Michigan State WR Trishton Jackson transferring to Syracuse". MLive.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  3. "West Bloomfield's Trishton Jackson, a Michigan State transfer, catching stride at Syracuse". The Detroit News. November 1, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  4. "Transfer additions Trishton Jackson, Abdul Adams lift Syracuse football to bowl win". The Post-Standard. December 29, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  5. "Syracuse WR Trishton Jackson to enter NFL draft". WTOP.com. Associated Press. December 26, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  6. "Trishton Jackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  7. "Trishton Jackson, Syracuse, WR, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  8. "After leaving Syracuse early, WR Trishton Jackson signs with Los Angeles Rams". The Post-Standard. April 25, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  9. Hauswirth, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Trishton Jackson announces signing with Los Angeles Rams as undrafted free agent". CNYCentral.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  10. McAllister, Mike (August 31, 2021). "Trishton Jackson Cut by Los Angeles Rams". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  11. Peters, Craig (September 2, 2021). "Vikings Sign WR Trishton Jackson to Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
  12. "Vikings Sign 8 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Vikings.com. January 10, 2022.
  13. "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
  14. "Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. August 31, 2022.
  15. Peters, Craig (January 16, 2023). "Vikings Sign 6 Players to Futures Contracts". Vikings.com.
  16. Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  17. "Vikings Sign 12 Players to 2023 Practice Squad". Vikings.com. August 30, 2023.
  18. "Vikings Elevate Receiver Trishton Jackson for Week 3 Chargers Game". Vikings.com. September 23, 2023.
  19. "Justin Jefferson Hits Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves". Vikings.com. October 11, 2023.
  20. "Vikings Waive Receiver Trishton Jackson". Vikings.com. October 17, 2023.
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