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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 yac ability stands out most — the 90th 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

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
39.9

15th percentile among TEs · limited sample

6 games · 8 targets

Role×0.14-0.67
Hands×0.1-0.87
Volume×0.12-0.61
Total EPA×0.22-0.47
EPA/target×0.3-0.39
Yards/target×0.12-0.54

1999 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).

Size21▶

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

Receiving

Hands33▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat56▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability90▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share29▶

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

Air-Yards Share33▶

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

Impact

Efficiency26▶

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

Volume36▶

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)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3PHI1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 5PIT1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 7SEA—36.1
Week 8BAL—44.2
Week 14NYG—38.5
Week 17IND2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD51.6

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.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 1999

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