Daniel Jackson (born April 25, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Early life Jackson attended Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas. As a senior, he had 74 receptions for 1,511 yards and 27 touchdowns. He committed to the University of Minnesota to play college football.Minnesota adds 4-star Kan. WR Daniel Jackson to Class of 2020
College career As a true freshman at Minnesota in 2020, Jackson played in seven games and had 12 receptions for 167 yards.Minnesota football: Gophers true freshman Daniel Jackson could be program's next extraordinary receiver As a sophomore in 2021, he started eight of 11 games and had 25 receptions for 267 yards and one touchdown.Lost in the loss: Daniel Jackson's emergence as a top receiving threat for Gophers As a junior in 2022, Jackson led the team with 557 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 37 receptions.Gophers’ Daniel Jackson picks up where he left off: in corner of end zone As a junior in 2023, he started all 13 games and led the team with 59 receptions for 831 yards and eight touchdowns.Gophers' Aireontae Ersery and Daniel Jackson named second-team All-Big Ten'For his grandma' Gophers receiver Daniel Jackson stacking special moments this season Jackson returned to Minnesota for his final year of eligibility in 2024 rather than entering the 2024 NFL draft.How Gophers receiver Daniel Jackson made the catch of his life against Michigan
Professional career
Houston Texans Jackson was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.
Ottawa Redblacks On February 19, 2026, it was announced that Jackson had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. He was released on May 13.
References
External links Minnesota Golden Gophers bio