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DeSean Jackson

WR

Drafted 49th overall in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, DeSean Jackson arrived from California. He last played in 2022 with BAL, a career spanning 15 NFL seasons. His 57.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 77th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 15 NFL seasons, he has totaled 642 catches for 11,274 yards and 58 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 175#

College

California

Draft

Rd 2, 49th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2022

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
99

100th percentile among WRs

16 games · 125 targets

Role×0.14+1.65
Hands×0.1+2.47
Volume×0.12+1.52
Total EPA×0.22+3.50
EPA/target×0.3+3.05
Yards/target×0.12+2.91

2013 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

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

Burst46▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size6▶

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

Receiving

Hands94▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat89▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability92▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share93▶

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

Air-Yards Share94▶

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

Impact

Efficiency100▶

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

Volume89▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022BAL44.379153
2021LV57.3144204542
2020PHI48.8512142361
2019PHI67.7291592
2018TB5712291417744
2017TB51.91438506683
2016WAS69.4155610054
2015WAS63.19305284
2014WAS80.31575611696
2013PHI991628213329
2012PHI55.511-7457002
2011PHI65.21541589614
2010PHI811410414710566
2009PHI68.71513716311679
2008PHI61.916961629122

Career profile

Across 15 NFL seasons on file, DeSean Jackson has played in 180 regular-season games, playing for 6 teams: PHI (2008–2013), WAS (2014–2016), TB (2017–2018), PHI (2019–2020), LV (2021), BAL (2022).

He has rushed for 463 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 642 passes for 11,274 yards and 58 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2013 with PHI: 1,332 yards and 9 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2013: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
38
4.8/g
545
68/g
2
Away8
44
5.5/g
787
98/g
7
In division6
32
5.3/g
430
72/g
2
Out of division10
50
5.0/g
902
90/g
7
In wins10
47
4.7/g
764
76/g
7
In losses6
35
5.8/g
568
95/g
2
On grass13
62
4.8/g
977
75/g
7
On turf3
20
6.7/g
355
118/g
2
Indoors2
13
6.5/g
223
112/g
1
Outdoors14
69
4.9/g
1,109
79/g
8

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNO3 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1WAS7 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD83.7
Week 2LAC9 rec, 193 yds, 1 TD88.6
Week 3KC3 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD60.1
Week 4DEN2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 5NYG7 rec, 132 yds, 1 TD78.9
Week 6TB6 rec, 64 yds, 2 TD77.7
Week 7DAL3 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD33.3
Week 8NYG8 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD58.5
Week 9LV5 rec, 150 yds, 1 TD90.5
Week 10GB4 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD71.3
Week 11WAS4 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD78.7
Week 13ARI3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 14DET-10 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 59 yds, 1 TD70.9
Week 15MIN10 rec, 195 yds, 1 TD94.3
Week 16CHI12 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 17DAL3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD51.8

DeSean Jackson — common questions

What position does DeSean Jackson play?
DeSean Jackson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has DeSean Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), DeSean Jackson has played for PHI (2008–2013), WAS (2014–2016), TB (2017–2018), PHI (2019–2020), LV (2021), BAL (2022).
Where did DeSean Jackson go to college?
DeSean Jackson played college football at California.
When was DeSean Jackson drafted?
DeSean Jackson was selected in round 2, 49th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has DeSean Jackson scored?
DeSean Jackson has 62 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 58 receiving).
What is DeSean Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
DeSean Jackson rated 44.3 for 2022, the 39th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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