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Full Name : DeSean Jackson Born : December 1, 1986 Hometown : Long Beach, CA Height : 6 ft 0 in Weight : 166 lbs.
High School : Polytechnic HS College : California Golden Bears Position : Wide Receiver
DeSean Jackson was rated as the No. 1 receiver in the nation by The Sporting News and Rivals.com, as well as the No. 1 special teams player by Rivals ... DeSean Jackson was the Preseason All-American ... Mel KIper tabbed DeSean Jackson as the No. 1 junior receiver in the nation ... DeSean Jackson developed into one of the most exciting players in the nation as a threat for a big play every time he touches the ball ... DeSean Jackson has 21 touchdowns in 24 career games ... DeSean Jackson is Cal's leading receiver for each of his first two seasons and led the nation in punt return average and punt return TDs as a sophomore ... 19.2 percent of DeSean Jackson career punt returns have gone for touchdowns (five TDs on 26 returns) ... DeSean Jackson has seven career 100-yard receiving games ... DeSean Jackson ranks third among returning players nationally in yards per catch for his career ... DeSean Jackson opened his career by scoring on his first collegiate pass reception and his first collegiate punt return.
Cal Football: Getting to Know Desean Jackson
2005
In his first collegiate game against Sacramento State in 2005, Jackson scored both an offensive and special teams touchdown, returning a punt 49 yards for a score. Throughout his freshman season, Jackson spearheaded the Bears passing attack, picking up 38 receptions for 601 yards along with seven touchdowns. He eclipsed the 100-yard mark three times. In the Las Vegas Bowl game against Brigham Young University, Jackson tallied 130 yards and two scores.
2006
Main article: 2006 California Golden Bears football team
Coming into his sophomore year with high expectations, Jackson displayed more of his talent and playmaking ability, tallying 1,060 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. He was also a constant threat to return any opponent punt into a highlight reel touchdown, taking four returns for a score and averaging 19.2 yards per a punt return - best in the nation. He was voted All Pac-10 first team as both a punt returner and a wide receiver. Jackson also garnered national recognition with selections to first team All-America by the Associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation, the Football Writers Association of America, the Sporting News and Rivals.com as a punt returner. Jackson also captured the inaugural Randy Moss Award as the top return man in the nation. In one only two California losses in Pac-10 play, Jackson had a 95 yard punt return for a touchdown against Arizona.
2007
Main article: 2007 California Golden Bears football team
Following an excellent sophomore campaign, Jackson entered his junior season with extremely high expectations, and was considered a Heisman Trophy candidate. He opened the season with a 77 yard punt return against Tennessee. Despite the pre-season hype, however, Jackson failed to improve upon his previous year's statistics. He finished the 2007 season with 65 catches for 762 yards, and scoring 6 touchdowns as a receiver. Jackson suffered several minor injuries that limited his effectiveness at times during the season along with a right thigh injury that forced him to miss most of the game against Washington and the Big Game against Stanford. He also missed the first quarter of the 2007 Armed Forces Bowl for violating undisclosed team rules. Although his receiving stats failed to live up to pre-season expectations, Jackson still played a large role in Cal's pass offense. His presence on the field often drew special attention from opposing defenses, creating opportunities for fellow Cal wideouts Lavelle Hawkins, who enjoyed his best season, and Robert Jordan.
Keep and eye out for Nate Longshore in the 2008 Cal Bears season.
2007 Armed Forces Bowl Cal 42 Air Force 36.
Jackson was named an All-American as a return specialist
Desean Jackson 77 yard punt return for TD vs. Tennessee
Desean Jackson 77 yard punt return for TD vs. Tennessee
NFL Draft projection
Projected 40 Time: 4.32.
Combine 40 Time: 4.31.
Vertical: . Broad 10-0.
Projected Round: Top 20 Pick.
Some teams may shy away from DeSean Jackson because of his size. Those same teams probably passed up on Steve Smith (5-9, 185) too. Still, you have to wonder why Jackson hasn't been able to put on any weight during his collegiate career.
Jackson snapped out of his early-season slump, catching 11 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns in an upset at Oregon.
Compared to Santana Moss. Returned four punts for touchdowns in 2006. There's talk that Jackson may run a 4.2, which would put him into the top five. He's the same size as Ted Ginn, and could be even faster. Jackson recorded 59 receptions, 1,060 yards and nine scores last year.
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