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Dexter Jackson

WR

Dexter Jackson came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (58th overall) in 2008, drafted out of Appalachian State. He last played in 2011 with NYJ, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 95th percentile among his peers.

Size

5'9", 182#

College

Appalachian State

Draft

Rd 2, 58th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2011

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.7

9th percentile among WRs · limited sample

7 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22-0.96
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed95▶

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

Burst12▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility38▶

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

Size4▶

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 Ability60▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

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

Air-Yards Share5▶

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
2008TB40.77

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Dexter Jackson has played in 7 regular-season games, all with TB.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO—38.9
Week 2ATL—36.1
Week 3CHI—38.6
Week 4GB—35.8
Week 5DEN—36.5
Week 6CAR—36.9
Week 7SEA—36.3

Dexter Jackson — common questions

What position does Dexter Jackson play?
Dexter Jackson is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Dexter Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dexter Jackson has played for TB (2008).
Where did Dexter Jackson go to college?
Dexter Jackson played college football at Appalachian State.
When was Dexter Jackson drafted?
Dexter Jackson was selected in round 2, 58th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dexter Jackson scored?
Dexter Jackson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Dexter Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dexter Jackson rated 40.7 for 2008, the 9th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2008

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