Tarron Jackson facts for kids
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Jackson with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021
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| No. 56 – San Francisco 49ers | |||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | June 22, 1998 Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Silver Bluff (Aiken) | ||||||
| College: | Coastal Carolina (2016–2020) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 191 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Tarron Jackson, born on June 22, 1998, is an American professional football player. He plays as a defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
Early Life and High School Football
Tarron Jackson grew up in New Ellenton, South Carolina. He went to Silver Bluff High School. In his senior year, he was recognized as an All-Area player by the Aiken Standard. During that season, he made 79 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times. He also had 11 tackles for loss and five sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
College Football Career
Jackson started his college career at Coastal Carolina. In his first year, he got injured after four games. This meant he couldn't play for the rest of the season. He used a "medical redshirt," which allowed him to keep that year of eligibility.
First Seasons and Injuries
In his second year, he played in eight games. Unfortunately, he got injured again and missed the rest of the season. Even with the injury, he managed to get 3.5 sacks and force one fumble. A forced fumble is when a player knocks the ball out of an opponent's hands.
Becoming a Strong Player
As a redshirt sophomore, Jackson started all 12 games for his team. He made 58 tackles and had 11 tackles for loss. He also recorded three sacks. For his strong performance, he was named third-team All-Sun Belt Conference.
Record-Breaking Performance
In his redshirt junior year, Jackson was named first-team All-Sun Belt. He set a new school record with ten sacks. He also had 60 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles.
Senior Year Success
During his final college season, Jackson continued to excel. He had 54 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks. He also forced three fumbles. Because of his outstanding play, he was named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He also earned first-team All-Conference honors. The Associated Press recognized him as a first-team All-American. This means he was considered one of the best college football players in the entire country.
Professional Football Career
Tarron Jackson began his professional journey in the NFL.
Time with the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles chose Tarron Jackson in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the 191st player picked overall. In his first season, he got his first career sack in a game against the Detroit Lions.
In October 2022, the Eagles waived Jackson, meaning they released him from the main roster. However, they quickly re-signed him to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the active roster. In February 2023, Jackson signed a new contract with the Eagles.
In August 2023, he was waived again during the final roster cuts. But the very next day, he rejoined the team's practice squad. He signed another contract in January 2024. He was waived by the Eagles in August 2024.
Playing for the Carolina Panthers
In August 2024, Tarron Jackson signed with the Carolina Panthers practice squad. He was later moved to the active roster in September. However, he was waived by the Panthers in October 2024.
Return to the Philadelphia Eagles
In November 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Jackson to their practice squad once more. He was released by the Eagles in December 2024.
Joining the San Francisco 49ers
In January 2025, the San Francisco 49ers signed Tarron Jackson to their practice squad. He then signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers a few days later.
