| No. 48 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Born: | July 22, 1992 Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| College | Nebraska (2017–2021) Buffalo (2022) |
| High school | Shadow Ridge |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career stats | |
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Damian Jackson (born July 22, 1992) is an American professional gridiron football fullback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). McNary played college football for Nebraska and Buffalo.
Personal life and high school
Damian Jackson was born on July 7, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Bridgette Saenz. Jackson attended Shadow Ridge High School, where he played baseball and soccer. After graduating high school, Jackson joined the Navy SEALs for four years.[1]
College career
After spending four years in the Navy, Jackson attended the University of Nebraska and played football there. In 2017, Jackson redshirted and thus did not play. The next year, Jackson played in his first and only game of the season. Jackson played in two games as a sophomore and was a finalist for the Armed Forces Award. In the shortened 2020 season, Jackson earned a scholarship and played in the last six games of the season. In his senior year, Jackson played in eleven games of the season and received the Armed Forces Merit Award.[2] For his extra season given by the NCAA to all players who played in the shortened 2020 season, Jackson chose to transfer to and play football at Buffalo University. During his lone season at Buffalo, Jackson played in thirteen games and started nine as a defensive end.[3]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Jackson was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before the season. Jackson made the final roster and was on the team during its run to the 2023 Grey Cup, which Winnipeg lost.[4]
References
- ↑ "Former U.S. Navy SEAL Damian Jackson Brings Unique Background to Winnipeg Blue Bombers". BVM Sports. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ↑ "Damian Jackson – Football 2021". Nebraska Huskers. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ↑ "Damian Jackson – 2022 – Football". University at Buffalo Bulls . Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ↑ ""You just ask him, and he'll line up and do it. He's a tough dude. He's mature."". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 10 May 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.