Atlanta Falcons | |
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Position: | Linebacker |
Personal information | |
Born: | Kansas City, Kansas, U.S. | April 8, 1998
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Olathe North (Olathe, Kansas) |
College: | Liberty |
Undrafted: | 2022 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Player stats at PFR |
Storey Jackson (born April 8, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Liberty University.
Early years
Jackson attended Olathe North High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball.
He enrolled at Hutchinson Community College. In two seasons, he appeared in 19 games as a defensive back, making 81 tackles and one interception. As a junior in 2019, he transferred to Prairie View A&M University. He was switched to linebacker, tallying 72 tackles (8.5 for loss) and four sacks. In 2020, the Southwestern Athletic Conference announced that it would not play fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a senior in the SWAC shortened spring season in 2021, he had 50 tackles (8.5 for loss), 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and one interception. In a schedule with three games, he led the nation in tackles-per-game (16.7). In 2021, he transferred to Liberty University. As a fifth-year senior, he appeared in 13 games with 12 starts and became the leader of the defense. He posted 102 tackles (13 for loss), seven sacks, one interception and four passes defensed.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Jackson was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2022 NFL draft on May 12.[1] On August 30, during final roster cuts, the Cowboys released Jackson.[2]
Cleveland Browns
On December 13, 2022, Jackson signed with the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[3] On January 7, 2023, the Browns elevated Jackson to the active roster.[4] The next day, he made his NFL debut playing fifteen snaps against the Pittsburgh Steelers.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[6] He was waived on May 15, 2023.
Arlington Renegades
On October 20, 2023, Jackson signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL.[7] His contract was terminated on August 14, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[8]
Atlanta Falcons
On August 14, 2024, Jackson signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[9]
References
- ^ Mansfield, Tyler (May 2022). "Dallas Cowboys sign undrafted free agent to solid contract". On3. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Drummond, K.D. (May 2022). "Keeping track of all Cowboys waivers, releases and claims in cutdown to 53-man roster". Cowboys Wire. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ Kinnan, Corey (December 14, 2022). "Report: Browns signing LB Storey Jackson to their practice squad". Browns Wire. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Browns downgrade DE Jadeveon Clowney, elevate LB Storey Jackson and DE Sam Kamara". Cleveland Browns.com. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Storey Jackson, Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023.
- ^ "15 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL". www.xfl.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ @UFL_PR (August 14, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 15, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Waack, Terrin (August 14, 2024). "Falcons sign linebacker Storey Jackson". AtlantaFalcons.com.