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Trishton Jackson (born March 9, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and the Syracuse Orange. He has previously played for the Los Angeles Rams.

College career

Jackson began his collegiate career at Michigan State. As a true freshman, he caught five passes for 89 yards and one touchdown. He played in 12 games in his sophomore season, starting four and finishing the season with 12 receptions for 143 yards. After the season Jackson announced he would be transferring to Syracuse University.

Jackson sat out the 2018 regular season at Syracuse per NCAA transfer rules. He was eligible to play in the 2018 Camping World Bowl and caught three passes for 24 yards, including a 14-yard touchdown reception, in the Orange's 34–18 win over West Virginia.

As a redshirt junior, he caught 66 passes for 1,023 yards and 11 touchdowns and was named second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference. After the end of the season Jackson announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2020 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Jackson was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020.

On August 31, 2021, Jackson was waived by the Rams.

Minnesota Vikings

On September 2, 2021, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 10, 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023.

Jackson was waived on August 29, 2023, and signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 23, the Vikings elevated him to the active roster. On October 11, he was signed to the active roster. He was waived on October 17, re-signed to the practice squad, then signed back to the active roster on October 28. Jackson was released on November 21 and re-signed to the practice squad. Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Vikings signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.

Jackson was waived on October 19, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.

References

1. Solari, Chris (January 15, 2018). "Ex-Michigan State WR Trishton Jackson announces transfer to Syracuse". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
2. Wenzel, Matt (January 15, 2018). "Former Michigan State WR Trishton Jackson transferring to Syracuse". MLive.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
3. "West Bloomfield's Trishton Jackson, a Michigan State transfer, catching stride at Syracuse". The Detroit News. November 1, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
4. "Transfer additions Trishton Jackson, Abdul Adams lift Syracuse football to bowl win". The Post-Standard. December 29, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
5. "Syracuse WR Trishton Jackson to enter NFL draft". WTOP.com. Associated Press. December 26, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
6. "Trishton Jackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
7. "Trishton Jackson, Syracuse, WR, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
8. "After leaving Syracuse early, WR Trishton Jackson signs with Los Angeles Rams". The Post-Standard. April 25, 2020. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
9. Hauswirth, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Trishton Jackson announces signing with Los Angeles Rams as undrafted free agent". CNYCentral.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
10. McAllister, Mike (August 31, 2021). "Trishton Jackson Cut by Los Angeles Rams". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved December 8, 2022.
11. Peters, Craig (September 2, 2021). "Vikings Sign WR Trishton Jackson to Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
12. "Vikings Sign 8 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Vikings.com. January 10, 2022.
13. "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
14. "Vikings Sign 12 Players to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. August 31, 2022.
15. Peters, Craig (January 16, 2023). "Vikings Sign 6 Players to Futures Contracts". Vikings.com.
16. Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
17. Peters, Craig (August 30, 2023). "Vikings Sign 12 Players to 2023 Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
18. "Vikings Elevate Receiver Trishton Jackson for Week 3 Chargers Game". Vikings.com. September 23, 2023.
19. "Justin Jefferson Hits Injured Reserve as Vikings Make Roster Moves". Vikings.com. October 11, 2023.
20. "Vikings Waive Receiver Trishton Jackson". Vikings.com. October 17, 2023.
21. "Trishton Jackson Rejoins Vikings Practice Squad". Vikings.com. October 18, 2023.
22. "Vikings Sign Trishton Jackson & Elevate Nick Vigil for Week 8 Packers Game". Vikings.com. October 28, 2023.
23. Forness, Tyler. "Vikings make 4 roster moves on Tuesday". Vikings Wire. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
24. Forness, Tyler. "Vikings sign another wide receiver to practice squad". Vikings Wire. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
25. Peters, Craig (January 8, 2024). "Vikings Sign 10 Players to Future Contracts". Vikings.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
26. Peters, Craig. "Vikings Rule Out T.J. Hockenson & Dalton Risner, Make Multiple Roster Moves". vikings.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.

External links

• Career statistics from ESPN
• Minnesota Vikings bio
• Michigan State Spartans bio
• Syracuse Orange bio

• 1998 births
• Living people
• People from West Bloomfield, Michigan
• Players of American football from Oakland County, Michigan
• American football wide receivers
• Michigan State Spartans football players
• Syracuse Orange football players
• Los Angeles Rams players
• Minnesota Vikings players