Chris Jackson
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Chris Jackson Season 2020

PositionDefensive Back
Weight184 lbs
Height5-10
HometownPomona
Previous SchoolMt. San Antonio College
ProvinceCalifornia

BYU Highlights

Jackson played defensive back and wide receiver at BYU (2020-22), appearing in 27 games for the Cougars. His career highlights include:

  • Eight tackles (three solo) and a pass breakup as a defensive back his senior year in 2022
  • In 2021, one of 26 players on the team to play in all 13 games, recording a career-high 20-yards receiving in a 24-16 win over Arizona that included a key seven-yard reception to convert on 4th and 5, setting up BYU's opening touchdown of the game
  • Played in eight games in 2020, recording six receptions on 22 yards with a season-long of 13 yards. Also had nine rushing attempts for 43 yards

Personal

  • Major: Geography
  • Parents are Nicole Cook and Delbert Jackson
  • Has three brothers and one sister
  • Loves roller skating, basketball and movies
  • Helps organize and run free youth football camps in Los Angeles in addition to efforts to feed the homeless there

Before BYU

  • Prepped at Pomona High School and St. Antonio College
  • In 2018 had 50 receptions for 695 yards and four touchdowns
  • Also had 14 kick returns for 340 yards, including a 98-yard touchdown
  • Had 100 or more all-purpose yards in five games
  • Also recruited by Middle Tennessee and San Jose State

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Senior
2022

Defensive Back
5-10 / 184 lbs
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Junior
2021

Defensive Back
5-10 / 184 lbs