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Chad Jackson

WR

A 2nd-round pick (36th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Florida, Chad Jackson has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2008 with DEN, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His speed stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 14 catches for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 215#

College

Florida

Draft

Rd 2, 36th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2008

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41

16th percentile among WRs · limited sample

2 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22-0.93
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed96▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst73▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility95▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size67▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability85▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share47▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2008DEN412119
2007NE39.62
2006NE44.91022131523

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Chad Jackson has played in 14 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NE (2006–2007), DEN (2008).

He has rushed for 22 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 171 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2006 with NE: 152 yards and 3 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 13NYJ1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 17LAC—35.9

Chad Jackson — common questions

What position does Chad Jackson play?
Chad Jackson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Chad Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chad Jackson has played for NE (2006–2007), DEN (2008).
Where did Chad Jackson go to college?
Chad Jackson played college football at Florida.
When was Chad Jackson drafted?
Chad Jackson was selected in round 2, 36th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chad Jackson scored?
Chad Jackson has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Chad Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chad Jackson rated 41.0 for 2008, the 16th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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