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. 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
2000 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology47th percentile among TEs · limited sample
7 games · 8 targets
2000 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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
Hands61▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat39▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share15▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share30▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency71▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume37▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most receiving yards in a game22 on 2 catches vs IND, 1999 Week 17
2000 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 13 4/g | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 23 6/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 9 2/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 27 9/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 1 0.3/g | 12 4/g | 0 |
| In losses | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 24 6/g | 1 |
| On grass | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 23 8/g | 0 |
| On turf | 4 | 2 0.5/g | 13 3/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 5 0.8/g | 36 6/g | 1 |
2000 game log
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
- Alex Van PeltQB · 2001
- Rob JohnsonQB · 2001
- Peerless PriceWR · 2001
- Travis HenryRB · 2001
- Eric MouldsWR · 2001
- Larry CentersFB · 2001
- Jay RiemersmaTE · 2001
- Shawn BrysonRB · 2001
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- Jed WeaverTE · pick 208
- Hunter SmithP · pick 210
- Chris AkinsDB · pick 212
- Donald DriverWR · pick 213
- Antonio DingleDT · pick 214
- Mike PringleyDT · pick 215
- Anthony PoindexterSAF · pick 216
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