Tyree Jackson facts for kids
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Jackson with the DC Defenders in 2020
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| No. 80 – Washington Commanders | |||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | November 7, 1997 Norton Shores, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Mona Shores (Norton Shores) | ||||||
| College: | Buffalo (2016–2018) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Tyree Jackson (born 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). Tyree started his college career as a quarterback for the Buffalo Bulls. He later joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019. Jackson has also played for the DC Defenders in the XFL, and for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants in the NFL.
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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 main quarterback for all four years of high school.
During his time in high school, he threw for 4,491 yards. He also scored 50 touchdowns. He had a total of 8,149 yards from both passing and running. His team had a winning record of 24 wins and 18 losses. After high school, he decided to play college football at the University at Buffalo.
College Football Career
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Tyree Jackson started his college journey at Buffalo in 2015. He spent his first year as a "redshirt" player. This means he practiced with the team but did not 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.
Jackson returned as the starting quarterback in 2018. He had a fantastic season. He was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year. He led the Buffalo Bulls to a great 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 try for a career in the NFL. He was invited to the 2019 Senior Bowl, a special game for top college players. He played for the South team and was named the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Professional Football Journey
Tyree Jackson began his professional career in 2019. He has played for several teams in different leagues.
Buffalo Bills
After the 2019 NFL draft, Tyree Jackson signed with the Buffalo Bills. He joined them as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019. He played quarterback for the Bills during the preseason. He was later released by the team on August 31, 2019.
DC Defenders (XFL)
In October 2019, Jackson was chosen by the DC Defenders in the 2020 XFL Draft. The XFL was a new football league. He played in a few games for the Defenders. In Week 5, he helped lead his team to a victory. He completed 9 of 14 passes for 39 yards and threw one touchdown. The XFL season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His contract ended when the league stopped playing on April 10, 2020.
Philadelphia Eagles
On January 7, 2021, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Tyree Jackson. This was a big change for him. The Eagles signed him to play as a tight end, not a quarterback. He worked hard to learn his new position. He showed a lot of promise during training camp.
However, he suffered a back injury on August 17, 2021. He was placed on the injured reserve list. He returned to play on November 6, 2021. He made his NFL debut on November 7, 2021. This was also his birthday!
On January 8, 2022, Tyree caught his first NFL pass. It was a three-yard pass that also became his first career touchdown. Sadly, in the same game, he tore a ligament in his knee (his ACL). This injury ended his season. He spent much of the 2022 season recovering. He was activated from the injured list in November 2022. However, he was placed back on injured reserve in December. The Eagles made it to Super Bowl LVII that season, but Tyree was unable to play. He signed a new contract with the Eagles for the 2023 season. But he was released by the team on August 29, 2023.
New York Giants
On August 30, 2023, Tyree Jackson joined the New York Giants. He was signed to their practice squad. He was later moved to the active roster on January 6, 2024. On August 16, 2024, the Giants released him due to an injury.
Washington Commanders
Tyree Jackson signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad on December 17, 2024. He later signed a reserve/future contract with the Commanders on January 28, 2025. He is currently an active player for the team.
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Jackson with the DC Defenders in 2020
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Jackson playing for the Buffalo Bulls in 2017
