Blake Jackson

Blake Jackson (born March 7, 1994) is an American football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Mary Hardin–Baylor.

Blake Jackson
Jackson in 2019
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-07) March 7, 1994
Houston, Texas
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Dobie (Houston, Texas)
College:Mary Hardin–Baylor
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Jackson played quarterback for Mary Hardin–Baylor.

Professional career

Calgary Stampeders

After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 23, 2018.[1] He was released by the Stampeders at the conclusion of training camp.

Cleveland Browns

After attending The Spring League Showcase in La Jolla, California in July 2018, Jackson signed with the Cleveland Browns as a wide receiver on July 27, 2018.[2] He was waived by the Browns on September 1, 2018.[3] The Browns re-signed Jackson to their practice squad on October 16, 2018.[4] Jackson was promoted to the Browns' active 53-man roster on December 28, 2018.[5] He scored his first NFL touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Jackson was waived with an injury designation on August 2, 2019.[6] After clearing waivers, he was placed on the Browns' injured reserve list. He was later released with an injury settlement.

Houston Roughnecks

In October 2019, Jackson was picked by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Draft.[7] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[8]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Jackson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on December 23, 2020.[9]

References
  1. "Blake Jackson and Keith Reineke sign with CFL". CRUAthletics.com. April 23, 2018.
  2. "Browns sign DL Zaycoven Henderson, WR Blake Jackson". ClevelandBrowns.com. July 27, 2018.
  3. Gribble, Andrew (September 1, 2018). "Browns announce 53-man roster". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  4. "Browns elevate WR Da'Mari Scott, LB Xavier Woodson-Luster to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 16, 2018.
  5. "Browns elevate WR Blake Jackson to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 28, 2018.
  6. "Browns sign TE Mik'Quan Deane". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 2, 2019.
  7. Talbot, Damond (October 16, 2019). "XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
  8. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  9. "2020 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
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