Ja'Quinden Jackson

Ja'Quinden Jackson
Philadelphia Eagles
PositionRunning back
Roster status Injured reserve
Personal information
Born (2001-09-12) September 12, 2001[1]
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolDuncanville (Duncanville, Texas)
CollegeTexas (2020)
Utah (2021–2023)
Arkansas (2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ja'Quinden Jackson (born September 12, 2001)[1] is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns, Utah Utes, and Arkansas Razorbacks.

Early life

Jackson attended Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. He played quarterback in high school. He committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college football.[2]

College career

Jackson spent 2020 at Texas but did not play in any games. After the season, he entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Utah.[3][4][5] In his first year at Utah, he played in three games as a backup to Cameron Rising, and had six rushes for 30 yards and a touchdown. In 2022, Jackson moved to running back.[6][7] He finished the year with 531 yards on 78 carries with nine touchdowns.[8][9] He took over as the starting running back in 2023.

On December 27, 2023, Jackson announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.[10] On January 5, 2024, he announced that he would be transferring to the University of Arkansas.[11]

Statistics

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GPGSAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
2020Texas Did not play
2021Utah 306305.01000.00
2022Utah 120785316.89188.00
2023Utah 12121617974.949535.90
2024Arkansas 10101497905.3151313910.70
Career37223942,1485.529232008.70

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 7+3⁄8 in
(2.02 m)		4.75 s1.64 s2.69 s4.36 s7.19 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[12][13][14][15]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 27, 2025, Jackson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent.[16] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[17] Jackson was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract with Jacksonville on January 12, 2026.[19]

On May 11, 2026, Jackson was waived by the Jaguars.[20]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 10, 2026, Jackson signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[21] While making the tackle on the opening kickoff in the 2nd preseason game, he took a hit to the head that left him on the ground for several minutes before leaving the game in an ambulance. He was released from the hospital and returned home with his teammates.[22] On August 24, Jackson was waived with an injury settlement.[23] On August 25, Jackson cleared waivers and was placed on injured reserve.

References

  1. 1 2 "Ja'Quinden Jackson, RB Utah". dynastyleaguefootball.com. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  2. ↑ Moyle, Nick (June 3, 2019). "Duncanville quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson commits to Texas". MySA. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Davis, Danny (December 20, 2020). "Former Texas QB Ja'Quinden Jackson heads to Utah". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ Call, Jeff (June 27, 2021). "'He has a high ceiling': Could Ja'Quinden Jackson become a secret weapon for Utah's offense this season?". Deseret News. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ Austin to Salt Lake: Ex-Duncanville QB and former top recruit Ja’Quinden Jackson announces he’s transferring to Utah
  6. ↑ "Utah football's Ja'Quinden Jackson has found joy in football again moving from QB to running back". September 27, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson embraces a position change on an interesting night for Utah's running backs". September 25, 2022.
  8. ↑ "With an offseason training as a running back under his belt, Ja'Quinden Jackson leads Utah's backfield into 2023". August 17, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Put in the same situation as last year, Utah's Ja'Quinden Jackson leaves this Rose Bowl with a more solidified future". January 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ Bartle, Steve (December 27, 2023). "Utah RB Ja'Quinden Jackson has hit the transfer portal". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ Borba, Kevin (January 5, 2024). "BREAKING: Former Utah RB Ja'Quinden Jackson Announces Transfer to Arkansas". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Ja'Quinden Jackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Ja'Quinden Jackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Arkansas Pro Day Results & 40-Yard Dash Video". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Full list of NFL combine 2025 measurements and 40-yard dash times, plus winners and losers from every position". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Jaguars Agree to Terms With 20 Undrafted Free Agents". Jaguars.com. April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  17. ↑ Oehser, John (August 26, 2025). "Jaguars Announce Initial 53-Man Roster for 2025". Jaguars.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce Additions to the Practice Squad". Jaguars.com. Jacksonville Jaguars. August 27, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign 15 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts". Jaguars.com. January 13, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign RB Ameer Abdullah & OL Sal Wormley". Jaguars.com. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Eagles sign DT David Blay, RB Ja'Quinden Jackson, and OLB Tarron Jackson". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  22. ↑ McManus, Tim (August 22, 2026). "Eagles' Ja'Quinden Jackson taken to hospital after tackle, has movement". Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Eagles Waive Ja'Quinden Jackson With Injury Settlement, Release Three Time All-Pro On Special Teams". Philadelphia Eagles On SI. August 24, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
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