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Tyree Jackson

Jackson with the DC Defenders in 2020
No. 83 – Washington Commanders
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1997-11-07) November 7, 1997 (age 27) Norton Shores, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:	249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Mona Shores (Norton Shores)
College:	Buffalo (2016–2018)
Undrafted:	2019
Career history
Buffalo Bills (2019)* DC Defenders (2020) Philadelphia Eagles (2021) New York Giants (2023) Washington Commanders (2024–present)*
Roster status:	Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
MAC Offensive Player of the Year (2018) First-team All-MAC (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions: 3 Receiving yards: 22 Receiving touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Tyree Jackson, born on November 7, 1997, is an American professional football player. He plays as a tight end for the Washington Commanders in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football as a quarterback for the Buffalo Bulls. Tyree Jackson was signed by the Buffalo Bills in 2019. He has also played for the DC Defenders in the XFL, and for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants in the NFL.

Early Life and High School Football

Tyree Jackson grew up in Norton Shores, Michigan. He went to Mona Shores High School. There, he was the starting quarterback for the varsity football team for all four years.

During his high school career, Tyree threw for 4,491 yards. He also scored 50 touchdowns. In total, he gained 8,149 yards from both passing and running. His team had a winning record of 24 wins and 18 losses. After high school, he chose to play college football at the University at Buffalo. He also had offers from other universities like Central Michigan and UConn.

College Football Career

Jackson playing for the Buffalo Bulls in 2017

Tyree Jackson started his college career at Buffalo in 2015. He took a "redshirt" year, which means he practiced but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain experience without using a year of his college eligibility.

In 2016, he played in 10 games and started nine of them. He completed 165 passes for 1,772 yards. He also threw nine touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2017, he started eight games. He missed four games because of an injury. That season, he threw for 2,096 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Tyree returned as the starting quarterback in 2018. This was a great year for him and his team. He was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. He led the Buffalo Bulls to a 10–4 season. They won the MAC East division title. They also played in a bowl game called the Dollar General Bowl.

On January 6, 2019, Tyree decided to leave college early. He wanted to start his professional career in the NFL. He was invited to the 2019 Senior Bowl, which is a game for top college players. He played for the South team and was named the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP).

College Statistics Overview

Tyree Jackson had a strong college career. He improved his passing skills each year. His best year was 2018, where he threw for over 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also showed his ability to run the ball, scoring 16 rushing touchdowns in his college career.

Professional Football Journey

Tyree Jackson began his professional career after the 2019 NFL draft. He was not chosen in the draft, but he signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019.

Time with the Buffalo Bills

During the preseason, Tyree played quarterback for the Bills. In one game, he helped his team make a big comeback. They were losing 23-6 with less than four minutes left, but he led them to a win. However, he was released by the Bills on August 31, 2019, before the regular season started.

Playing in the XFL with DC Defenders

In October 2019, Tyree was picked by the DC Defenders in the 2020 XFL Draft. The XFL was a new football league. In the first two games, he had limited playing time. He had one rush for 5 yards. He got more chances in later games, especially when the Defenders were struggling. In week 5, he came into the game and helped his team win. He completed 9 of 14 passes for 39 yards and threw one touchdown. The XFL season was then canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tyree finished the short XFL season with 46 passing yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 28 yards.

Switching to Tight End with Philadelphia Eagles

On January 7, 2021, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Tyree Jackson. This was a big change for him. He was signed as a tight end, not a quarterback. He worked hard to learn his new position. He had a promising training camp, and some thought he might make the team. However, he broke a bone in his back on August 17. He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 2, 2021.

He returned to play on November 6, making his NFL debut on November 7. He played in 14 offensive plays and 4 special teams plays. On November 21, he was targeted with a pass for the first time, but it was incomplete. Two weeks later, he started his first NFL game. In the last game of the 2022 regular season, on January 8, 2022, Tyree caught his first NFL pass. It was a three-yard pass that also became his first career touchdown! Sadly, later in that same game, he tore his ACL (a knee ligament). This injury ended his season. He was placed on injured reserve again.

He was placed on another reserve list in August 2022. He was activated in November. On December 23, he was placed on injured reserve again, ending his 2022 season. Without him, the Eagles made it to Super Bowl LVII but lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. In April 2023, he signed a new contract with the Eagles. However, he was released by the team on August 29.

Time with the New York Giants

On August 30, 2023, the New York Giants signed Tyree Jackson to their practice squad. He was moved to the main roster on January 6, 2024. On August 16, 2024, the Giants released him due to an injury.

Joining the Washington Commanders

Tyree Jackson signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad on December 17, 2024.