Darius Jackson

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Darius Jackson
No. 26, 22
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1993-12-01) December 1, 1993 (age 30)
Sparta, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Sparta (Sparta, Illinois)
College:Eastern Michigan (2012–2015)
NFL draft:2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 216
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:
16
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Darius Jackson (born December 1, 1993) is a former

2016 NFL Draft
.

Early years

Jackson attended Sparta High School in

safety.[1] He received All-conference honors on both sides of the ball and was an Academic All-state selection. He also practiced baseball
.

College career

He accepted a football scholarship from Eastern Michigan University. As a sophomore, he appeared in seven games (one start) and had 201 rushing yards. The next year, he appeared in all 12 games (4 starts), posting 295 rushing yards.

As a senior, he became a full-time starter and had a break out year, rushing for 1,078 yards on 208 carries (5.2 avg.), 14 rushing touchdowns, 21 receptions for 201 yards, two receiving touchdowns and 16 total touchdowns (school record).

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)
220 lb
(100 kg)
31+58 in
(0.80 m)
8+58 in
(0.22 m)
4.40 s 1.56 s 2.51 s 4.29 s 6.87 s 41.0 in
(1.04 m)
11 ft 1 in
(3.38 m)
20 reps
All values from 2016
Pro Day.[2][3]

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

Jackson was selected by the

non football injury list.[6]

Cleveland Browns

On December 14, 2016, Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[7] He was declared inactive for the remaining three games.

On June 1,

organized team activities.[8] He cleared waivers and was placed on the injured reserve list
on June 2.

On May 3, 2018, Jackson was waived by the Browns.[9]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On May 30, 2018, Jackson signed with the Cowboys.[10] On September 1, 2018, he was waived by the Cowboys and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[11][12]

Green Bay Packers

On September 3, 2018, Jackson was signed by the Green Bay Packers from the Cowboys' practice squad, as the team was looking for a third running back, with Aaron Jones suspended for the first two games, and Devante Mays being released with an injury settlement.[13] He was waived on October 6, 2018.[14]

Dallas Cowboys (third stint)

On October 9, 2018, Jackson was signed to the Cowboys practice squad.

New York Giants.[17]

On August 30, 2019, Jackson was released by the Cowboys, then re-signed to the practice squad on September 11.[18] He was released on September 16.

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

On September 20, 2019, Jackson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad, but was released four days later.[19][20]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 9, 2019, Jackson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.[21] He was released on October 15.[22]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On November 12, 2019, Jackson was signed to the Colts practice squad.[23] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on December 30, 2019.[24]

On August 2, 2020, Jackson was waived by the Colts.[25] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 16, 2020.[26] He was released on November 3,[27] and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[28] He was released on November 7[29] and re-signed three days later to the practice squad.[30] He was released on December 1, 2020.[31]

Las Vegas Raiders

On July 29, 2021, Jackson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[32] He was waived on August 2.

Houston Texans

On August 11, 2021, Jackson signed with the Houston Texans. He was waived on August 23. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 30, 2021.[33] He was released on January 5, 2022.[34]

References

  1. ^ "Dallas Cowboys reunite with Sparta's Darius Jackson to add depth at running back". bnd. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "Darius Jackson NFL Draft Scout". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  3. NFL.com. Archived from the original
    on May 3, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  4. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  5. ^ Archer, Todd (April 30, 2016). "Cowboys draft a second runner in Darius Jackson". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  6. ^ Helman, David (December 13, 2016). "Darren McFadden Moved To Active Roster; Jaylon Smith To Injured Reserve". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  7. ^ Davison, Drew (December 14, 2016). "Cleveland Browns snag Darius Jackson off waivers". Star-Telegram.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "Browns sign RB Terrence Magee". ClevelandBrowns.com. June 1, 2017. Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Browns release two players". Cleveland.com. May 3, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  10. ^ Alper, Josh (May 30, 2018). "Cowboys bring back Darius Jackson, sign Antwaun Woods". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  11. ^ Helman, David (September 1, 2018). "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
  12. ^ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2018). "Lenoir, Tapper Part Of Cowboys' Practice Squad". DallasCowboys.com.
  13. ^ "Packers sign RB Darius Jackson, release CB Herb Waters". Packers.com. September 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  14. ^ "Packers sign DL Tyler Lancaster to active roster". Packers.com. October 6, 2018. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
  15. ^ "Cowboys re-sign Darius Jackson to practice squad, per report". 247sports.com. October 9, 2018.
  16. ^ Helman, David (December 22, 2018). "Swaim Moved To IR; RB Jackson To Active Roster". DallasCowboys.com.
  17. ^ "Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants - December 30th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  18. ^ Helman, David (August 31, 2019). "Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts". DallasCowboys.com.
  19. ^ "Colts Sign RB Darius Jackson To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 20, 2019.
  20. ^ "Colts Sign Cornerback Deante Burton To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 24, 2019.
  21. ^ Vitali, Carmen (October 9, 2019). "Bucs Swap Linebackers, Releasing Deone Bucannon and Signing Noah Dawkins". Buccaneers.com.
  22. ^ Smith, Scott (October 15, 2019). "Bucs Fill Practice Squad Openings with Three Offensive Players". Buccaneers.com.
  23. ^ "Colts Sign RB Darius Jackson To Practice Squad; Place RB Bruce Anderson III On Practice Squad-Injured List". Colts.com. November 12, 2019.
  24. ^ "Colts Announce Three Extensions, 14 Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. December 30, 2019.
  25. ^ "Colts Place T.Y. Hilton On Non-Football Injury List; Waive, Release Seven Players". Colts.com. August 2, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  26. ^ "Colts Elevate WR Daurice Fountain To Active Roster; Place RB Marlon Mack On IR; Sign RB Darius Jackson To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 16, 2020.
  27. ^ Hickey, Kevin (November 3, 2020). "Colts sign WR Daurice Fountain to the practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  28. ^ "Practice Squad Moves: Colts Bring Back RB Darius Jackson; Release K Matt Gay". Colts.com. November 6, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
  29. ^ "Colts Activate LB Matthew Adams From IR; Elevate WRs Daurice Fountain & DeMichael Harris To Active Roster; Place WR Ashton Dulin On IR". Colts.com. November 7, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  30. ^ "Colts Sign WR DeMichael Harris To Active Roster; Waive DE Ron'Dell Carter". Colts.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  31. ^ "Practice Squad Moves: Colts Release RB Darius Jackson". Colts.com. December 1, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  32. ^ "Raiders sign RBs Darius Jackson and B.J. Emmons". Raiders.com. July 29, 2021.
  33. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-30-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. November 30, 2021.
  34. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (1-5-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. January 5, 2022.

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