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John Jackson
No. 82 – Chicago Bears
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 25)[1]
Redondo Beach, California, U.S.
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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Jackson III (born August 23, 1999) is an American professional 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

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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

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USC

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+3⁄4 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)		 11 reps
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] He was waived on August 26, and later re-signed to the practice squad.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "John Jackson III". ourlads.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  2. ^ McCollugh, Brady (April 18, 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 June 3, 2024.
  3. ^ Young, Ryan (April 9, 2019). "USC WR John Jackson III: 'I think I opened up a couple eyes'". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "John Jackson III". USC University Athletics. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "John Jackson III 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  6. ^ Peterson, Derek (February 24, 2023). "USC wide receiver hitting the transfer portal ahead of spring ball". Saturday Out West. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Graham, Andrew (February 23, 2023). "USC wideout John Jackson III enters NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  8. ^ McKinney, Erik (February 23, 2023). "USC Wide Receiver John Jackson III Enters Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Murray, Chris (August 8, 2023). "After five seasons at USC, John Jackson III looks for breakout year at Nevada". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  10. ^ Krajewski, Jim (May 23, 2023). "Nevada Wolf Pack football team adds USC Trojans transfer wide receiver John Jackson III". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Murray, Chris (April 25, 2023). "Nevada football lands commitment from USC wideout transfer John Jackson III". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Finley, Patrick (May 10, 2024). "Caleb Williams 'excited' for opportunity Bears are giving friend John Jackson III". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout John Jackson III College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Finley, Patrick (May 14, 2024). "Bears sign 6, including receiver — and Caleb Williams pal — John Jackson III". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Schrock, Josh (May 13, 2024). "Bears sign 6 players, including WR, and Caleb Williams' good friend, John Jackson III". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  16. ^ Mayer, Larry (August 26, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears waive nine players". ChicagoBears.com.
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