Deon Jackson's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 0'' , 218 lbs
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Birthdate02/18/1999 (26)
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CollegeDuke
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusActive
2023 season stats
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Rushing Attempts14 0th
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Rushing Yards16 0th
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Rushing Touchdowns0 0th
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Total DYAR-79 0th
The New York Jets have signed running back Deon Jackson while releasing wide receiver Hamze El-Zayat in a related move. Jackson, who worked out with the Texans in July but did not sign a contract, will now compete for a depth role in the Jets' backfield during training camp. A Duke product, Jackson signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and has spent most of his career with them, with brief stints at the Cleveland Browns and Giants last season. In 29 career games (27 with the Colts), he has recorded 283 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and 223 receiving yards. The Jets recently experienced a void at running back following Tarik Cohen's retirement. Jackson will compete with Israel Abanikanda, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, and Xazavian Valladay to back up Breece Hall.