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Sheldon Jackson

TE

A 7th-round pick (230th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, Sheldon Jackson has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2001 with BUF, capping a 3-season NFL career. His deep threat stands out most — the 85th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10 catches for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 250#

College

Nebraska

Draft

Rd 7, 230th overall (1999)

Seasons

1999–2001

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
32.4

6th percentile among TEs · limited sample

7 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-1.47
Hands×0.1-0.12
Volume×0.12-0.71
Total EPA×0.22-0.82
EPA/target×0.3-1.08
Yards/target×0.12-0.96

2001 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size19▶

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

Receiving

Hands10▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat85▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share2▶

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

Air-Yards Share41▶

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

Impact

Efficiency11▶

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

Volume33▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2001BUF32.47111
2000BUF47.875361
1999BUF39.96434

Career profile

Sheldon Jackson has appeared in 20 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with BUF.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with BUF: 36 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4NYJ—37.6
Week 7LAC—41.2
Week 9NE—20.4
Week 10SEA—41.8
Week 11MIA1 rec, 1 yds, 1 TD64.5
Week 14NE—42.3
Week 15ATL—39.3

Sheldon Jackson — common questions

What position does Sheldon Jackson play?
Sheldon Jackson is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Sheldon Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Sheldon Jackson has played for BUF (1999–2001).
Where did Sheldon Jackson go to college?
Sheldon Jackson played college football at Nebraska.
When was Sheldon Jackson drafted?
Sheldon Jackson was selected in round 7, 230th overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Sheldon Jackson scored?
Sheldon Jackson has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Sheldon Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Sheldon Jackson rated 32.4 for 2001, the 6th percentile among TEs (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 7, 1999

Also from Nebraska