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Darrell Jackson Jr.

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Darrell Jackson Jr. came into the league as a 4th-round selection (103rd overall) in 2026, drafted out of Florida State; Maryland. Now with NYJ, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'5", 315#

College

Florida State; Maryland

Draft

Rd 4, 103rd overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
55.2

69th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3+0.32
Ball skills×0.25+0.34
Run defense×0.2-0.07
Availability×0.1+0.92

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ55.26

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Darrell Jackson Jr. has played in 6 regular-season games, all with NYJ.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN—40.7
Week 2GB—40.6
Week 3DET—40.4
Week 4CHI—41.5
Week 5CLE—87.3

Darrell Jackson Jr. — common questions

What position does Darrell Jackson Jr. play?
Darrell Jackson Jr. is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Darrell Jackson Jr. played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darrell Jackson Jr. has played for NYJ (2026).
Where did Darrell Jackson Jr. go to college?
Darrell Jackson Jr. played college football at Florida State; Maryland.
When was Darrell Jackson Jr. drafted?
Darrell Jackson Jr. was selected in round 4, 103rd overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Darrell Jackson Jr. scored?
Darrell Jackson Jr. has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Darrell Jackson Jr.'s ScoutIndex Rating?
Darrell Jackson Jr. rated 55.2 for 2026, the 69th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2026