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John Jackson
No. 26 – Chicago Bears
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 24)[1]
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Junípero Serra (Gardena, California)
College:USC (2019–2022)
Nevada (2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
Roster status:Active

John Jackson III (born August 23, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nevada Wolfpack and for the USC Trojans.

Early life and high school[edit]

Jackson, the son of former NFL wide receiver John Jackson, grew up in Redondo Beach, California and attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California before transferring to Junípero Serra High School in Gardena, California during his junior year. Coming out of high school, Jackson decided to commit to play college football for the USC Trojans.[2][3]

College career[edit]

USC[edit]

In Jackson's first two collegiate seasons in 2019 and 2020, he played in 17 games, making just one catch for 23 yards.[4] During the 2021 season, Jackson recorded three receptions for 16 yards.[5] In the 2022 season, Jackson played in all 13 games for USC where he caught just one pass for three yards.[6] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]

During Jackson's career at USC he played in 40 games bringing in five receptions for 42 yards.[9]

Nevada[edit]

Jackson decided to transfer to play for the Nevada Wolfpack.[10][11] During Jackson's lone season with the Wolfpack in 2023, he recorded 35 receptions for 267 yards.[12]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+3⁄5 in
(1.82 m) 		196 lb
(89 kg) 		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.71 s 1.68 s 2.74 s 33 in
(0.84 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from Pro Day[13]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jackson signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[14][15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "John Jackson III". ourlads.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  2. ^ McCollugh, Brady (18 April 2019). "After major stroke, John Jackson Jr. sets goal to return to Coliseum to watch his son, John III, play for USC". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ Young, Ryan (9 April 2019). "USC WR John Jackson III: 'I think I opened up a couple eyes'". Rivals.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. ^ "John Jackson III". USC University Athletics. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ^ "John Jackson III 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  6. ^ Peterson, Derek (24 February 2023). "USC wide receiver hitting the transfer portal ahead of spring ball". Saturday Out West. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  7. ^ Graham, Andrew (23 February 2023). "USC wideout John Jackson III enters NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  8. ^ McKinney, Erik (23 February 2023). "USC Wide Receiver John Jackson III Enters Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  9. ^ Murray, Chris (8 August 2023). "After five seasons at USC, John Jackson III looks for breakout year at Nevada". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  10. ^ Krajewski, Jim (23 May 2023). "Nevada Wolf Pack football team adds USC Trojans transfer wide receiver John Jackson III". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  11. ^ Murray, Chris (25 April 2023). "Nevada football lands commitment from USC wideout transfer John Jackson III". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  12. ^ Finley, Patrick (10 May 2024). "Caleb Williams 'excited' for opportunity Bears are giving friend John Jackson III". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout John Jackson III College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Finley, Patrick (14 May 2024). "Bears sign 6, including receiver — and Caleb Williams pal — John Jackson III". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  15. ^ Schrock, Josh (13 May 2024). "Bears sign 6 players, including WR, and Caleb Williams' good friend, John Jackson III". NBC Sports. Retrieved 3 June 2024.

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