Jackson was signed to Cincinnati's practice squad after being waived at final cuts ... Elevated from practice squad to active roster for three games in 2023, and lined up for five offensive snaps and 38 special teams snaps (one special teams tackle) ... Originally signed with the Bengals as a college free agent during the 2023 offseason after a five-year career at Auburn University (2018-22) ... Was clocked at 4.25 seconds in the 40-yard dash at Auburn's pro day ... His great uncle, Bo Jackson, was a Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn and played four seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders (1987-90).
Signed with Cincinnati as college free agent on 5-12-23 ... Waived by Bengals on 8-29-23 ... Signed to Bengals practice squad on 8-30-23 ... Signed to Bengals roster on 1-8-24 (Reserve/Future).
2023—Spent season on Cincinnati's practice squad ... Elevated from practice squad to active roster for Game 9 vs. Houston, Game 10 at Baltimore and Game 15 at Pittsburgh ... Played five offensive snaps and 38 special teams snaps ... Made NFL debut on Nov. 12 vs. Houston and recorded a special teams tackle on a punt return in second quarter ... Each of his five offensive snaps played came on Nov. 16 at Baltimore.
Spent five seasons at Auburn (2018-22), using additional year of eligibility due to COVID-19 pandemic ... Played in 53 games with 26 starts ... Caught 66 passes for 874 yards (13.2 average) and one TD ... Rushed for 12 yards on one carry ... Had career highs in receptions (40) and receiving yards (527) in 2021.
Hometown is Hoover, Ala. ... Attended Hoover High School ... Participated in Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game as a senior in 2017 ... Helped Hoover win Alabama Class 7A state championship ... Received bachelor's degree from Auburn College of Business in August 2021 ... Great uncle, Bo Jackson, was a Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn and played four seasons as an RB for the Los Angeles Raiders (1987-90), along with nine seasons in Major League Baseball ('86-94).