JaQuae Jackson

JaQuae Jackson (born January 30, 2000)^[1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Vulcans and Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

JaQuae Jackson

No. 82 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position	Wide receiver
Roster status	Practice squad
Personal information
Born	(2000-01-30) January 30, 2000 (age 25)[1] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school	Serra Catholic (McKeesport, Pennsylvania)
College	California (PA) (2018–2022) Rutgers (2023)
NFL draft	2024: undrafted
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (2024)* New England Patriots (2024) Los Angeles Chargers (2025–present)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
First-team All-PSAC West (2022)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and high school

Jackson attended high school at Serra Catholic. Coming out of high school he committed to play college football for the California Vulcans.^[2][3]

College career

California (PA)

In Jackson's first season in 2018, he did not appear in any games. During his next season in 2019 he tallied 13 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns. In the 2020 season, Jackson would again not appear in any games due to his team's season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.^[4] During the 2021 season, Jackson totaled 58 receptions for 744 yards and eight touchdowns.^[5] Jackson had a breakout season in 2022 leading his team with 77 receptions for 1,178 yards and 13 touchdowns.^[6] For his performance in the 2022 season, Jackson was named a Division II All-American.^[7] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Jackson decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.^[8][9]

Rutgers

Jackson decided to transfer to play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.^[10][11] In week two of the 2023 season, Jackson hauled in four receptions for 95 yards in a win over Temple.^[12] Jackson finished his lone season with Rutgers in 2023, hauling in 22 receptions for 361 yards and one touchdown in 12 starts.^[13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Jackson declared for the 2024 NFL draft.^[14][15]

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 1 in (1.85 m)	183 lb (83 kg)	31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m)	4.52 s	1.56 s	2.61 s	4.18 s	6.85 s	36 in (0.91 m)	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)	12 reps
All values from Pro Day[16]

Atlanta Falcons

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jackson decided to sign with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent.^[17][18] On June 4, 2024, Jackson was waived by the Falcons.^[19][20]

New England Patriots

On June 6, 2024, Jackson was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.^[21][22] On August 8, Jackson caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Joe Milton during the Patriots' preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.^[23] On August 20, Jackson was placed on injured reserve due to suffering an injury in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles.^[24]

On April 28, 2025, Jackson was released by the Patriots.^[25]

Los Angeles Chargers

On July 25, 2025, Jackson signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.^[26] He was released on August 26 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.^[27][28]