Roger Jackson (wide receiver)

Not to be confused with Roger Jackson (defensive back).

Roger Jackson
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Jackson with the Washington Valor in 2017
No. 9, 19, 17
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1989-08-19) August 19, 1989 (age 35)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Siloam Springs (AR)
College:Arkansas Tech
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • PIFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2014)
Career Arena League statistics
Receptions:188
Receiving yards:2,043
Receiving TDs:31
Tackles:37.0
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Roger Jackson (born August 19, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Arkansas Tech University.

Early life

Jackson attended L.W. Higgins High School, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, until his sophomore year, when Hurricane Katrina struck, forcing him out of his home. He and his family relocated to Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where he attended Siloam Springs High School. While at Silom Springs, Jackson played both football and basketball, where he helped the Panthers win the 5A state championship in 2008.[1]

College career

Jackson signed to play college football at Arkansas Tech University.[2] As a senior in 2013, Jackson had 23 receptions for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns.[3]

Professional career

Iowa Barnstormers

On February 20, 2014, Jackson was assigned to the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League, he participated in camp with the Barnstormers, but was reassigned prior to the beginning of the season.

Trenton Freedom

Two days after his release from the Barnstormers, Trenton Freedom offensive coordinator, Ryan Vena, called Jackson and signed him. Jackson's play earned him the Professional Indoor Football League's Offensive Rookie of the Year.[4]

New Orleans VooDoo

After starting the 2015 season with the Freedom, Jackson was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo on April 30, 2015. Jackson would play only 11 games as a rookie for the Voodoo with those 11 games he broke the franchise rookie record held by Kenny Henderson in 2007 by 29 yards having 924 yards with 74 catches his rookie season.[5] When the VooDoo ceased operations on August 9, 2015, Jackson became a free agent.

Jacksonville Sharks

On October 16, 2015, Jackson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.

Washington Valor

Jackson was assigned to the Washington Valor on January 10, 2017.[6]

Jersey Flight

On February 2, 2020, Jackson signed with the Jersey Flight. The 2020 National Arena League season was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

References

  1. ^ "BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP: SILOAM SPRINGS 61, GREENE COUNTY TECH 40". www.fearlessfriday.com. Fearless Friday. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  2. ^ Sean Ingram (September 15, 2011). "No. 10 Statesmen visit Tech". www.couriernews.com. Russellville Newspapers Inc. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "2013 Arkansas Tech stats". www.greatamericanconference.com. Great American Conference. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Fran Stuchbury (July 23, 2014). "The OSC Interview: Trenton Freedom WR Roger 'Spiderman' Jackson". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  5. ^ Gary Estwick (May 5, 2015). "Roger Jackson aims to make impact with VooDoo". www.theadvocate.com. Capital City Press LLC. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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