Damian Jackson (gridiron football)
| Born: | July 22, 1992 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| College | Nebraska (2017–2021) Buffalo (2022) |
| High school | Shadow Ridge (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career stats | |
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Damian Jackson (born July 22, 1992) is an American professional football fullback who is a free agent. Jackson played college football for Nebraska and Buffalo.
Early life
Damian Jackson was born on July 7, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Bridgette Saenz. Jackson attended Shadow Ridge High School, where he played baseball and soccer. After graduating high school, Jackson joined the Navy SEALs for four years.[1][2]
College career
After spending four years in the Navy, Jackson attended the University of Nebraska and played football there.[3][4][5] In 2017, Jackson redshirted and thus did not play. The next year, Jackson played in his first and only game of the season. Jackson played in two games as a sophomore and was a finalist for the Armed Forces Award. In the shortened 2020 season, Jackson earned a scholarship and played in the last six games of the season. In his senior year, Jackson played in eleven games of the season and received the Armed Forces Merit Award.[6] For his extra season given by the NCAA to all players who played in the shortened 2020 season, Jackson chose to transfer to and play football at the University at Buffalo.[7][8][9] During his lone season at Buffalo, Jackson played in thirteen games and started nine as a defensive end.[10]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Jackson was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before the season.[11] Jackson made the final roster and was on the team during its run to the 2023 Grey Cup, which Winnipeg lost.[12][13] He was released on February 16, 2024.[14]
References
- ^ "Former U.S. Navy SEAL Damian Jackson Brings Unique Background to Winnipeg Blue Bombers". BVM Sports. August 22, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "The Walk-on". United States Navy. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Christopherson, Brian (May 21, 2017). "Knocking over walls". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. C1, C5. Retrieved May 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com
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- ^ Kramer, Adam (April 18, 2018). "Former Navy SEAL Damian Jackson's Example Having an Impact at Nebraska". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "From the forces to the field: how Twin Peaks' NIL partner Damian Jackson became a Husker". twinpeaksfranchise.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Damian Jackson – Football 2021". Nebraska Huskers. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Lenzi, Rachel (December 26, 2022). "Once a Navy SEAL, UB defensive end Damian Jackson has hopes of playing pro football". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ Weir, Grayson (November 10, 2022). "Buffalo's 30-Year-Old, Former Navy SEAL Defensive End Damian Jackson Is A Full-Grown Man With An Amazing Story". OutKick. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Wawrow, John (December 23, 2022). "Ex-Navy SEAL on UB football team Damian Jackson is NFL hopeful". WIVB. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Damian Jackson – 2022 – Football". University at Buffalo Bulls . Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Friesen, Paul (May 11, 2023). "Fallen comrades, lost NFL dreams, part of journey for Bombers rookies like Damian Jackson". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on May 27, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ ""You just ask him, and he'll line up and do it. He's a tough dude. He's mature."". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. May 10, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ Friesen, Paul (November 18, 2023). "No Grey Cup goosebumps for Bombers' former Navy SEAL". Winnipeg Sun. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 11, 2024.