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DeSean Jackson

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DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as a Second Round Pick in 2008. As a Wide Receiver, he showcased a unique specialty in the National Football League by using his track-star-like speed to outrun almost anyone and stretch the field. Jackson was an All-Rookie Selection in his first year, with 912 Yards, and he broke 1,000 Yards five times. He was a three-time Pro Bowl Selection with the Eagles, demonstrating his ability to elude runners with his Yards After Catch stats. If a deep ball was thrown while Jackson was on the field, it was practically a given that he was the target!

Although Jackson was mainly used for the long ball, he never finished in the top ten in Receptions, despite being a WR1 for most of his career. His style permitted him to lead the NFL in yards per reception four times (in 2010, 2014, 2016 & 2018), and his overall number of 11,263 Receiving Yards with 58 Touchdowns is very solid. In addition, Jackson provided 463 Rushing Yards with 4 TDs and another 1,352 Return Yards with another 4 TDs. Along with Philadelphia, Jackson also played for Washington, Tampa Bay, Las Vegas, and Baltimore.

However, it is unlikely that Jackson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, as the accumulative stats for Wide Receivers are gradually increasing, and he is likely to fall short. Nonetheless, he has one of the best highlight reels in football!

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Long Beach, California, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2028
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Games Played: 183
  • Notable Statistics:

    159 Games Started
    641 Receptions
    11,263 Receiving Yards
    58 Receiving Touchdowns
    72 Rushing Attempts
    463 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    140 Punt Returns
    4 Punt Return Touchdowns
    1,315 Punt Return Yards
    5 Kick Returns
    37 Kick Return Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt
    68 Approximate Value

    8 Playoff Games
    22 Receptions
    364 Receiving Yards
    2 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Rushing Attempt
    2 Rushing Yards
    11 Punt Returns
    174 Punt Return Yards

  • Played For: Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins
  • College: California
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 49th Overall in 2008
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Pro (2009)
    Pro Bowl (2009, 2010 & 2013)
    All-Rookie (2008)
    Most Yards per Reception (2010, 2014, 2016 & 2018)
    Most Punt Returns (2008)
    Most Yards per Punt Return (2009)
    Super Bowl Rings (None)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (1) (2013)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (1) (2012, 2013, 2015 & 2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Reception (7) (2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2018)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (3) (2009, 2010 & 2013)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punt Returns (1) (2009)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punt Return Yards (2) (2008 & 2009)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards pr Punt Return (2) (2009 & 2010)

  • Notable All Time Rankings:

    39. Receiving Yards: 11,263
    39. Yards per Reception: 17.6
    72. All-Purpose Yards: 13,078
    74. Yards From Scrimmage: 11,726
    75. Receptions: 641
    76. Receiving Yards per Game: 61.5

Should DeSean Jackson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 100%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
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