49 Facts About Vincent Jackson

Vincent Terrell Jackson was an American professional football player who played as a wide receiver for 12 seasons in the National Football League.

Vincent Jackson played college football at Northern Colorado, and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Vincent Jackson died in 2021 with the official cause of his death reported as chronic alcohol abuse.

Vincent Jackson enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado and played for the Northern Colorado Bears football team from 2001 to 2004 UNC was one of the few colleges that recruited Vincent Jackson out of high school.

One of the few true freshmen to ever play for Northern Colorado, Vincent Jackson earned All-American honors as a punt returner, scoring the first time he ever touched a ball on a punt return against Adams State College.

Vincent Jackson became Northern Colorado's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, kick return yards, punt return yards, and receiving touchdowns.

Vincent Jackson is the all-time career record holder in receiving yards and yards per catch among various other, game, season, and career records.

Vincent Jackson started for Northern Colorado in basketball, playing for two seasons at UNC and leading the team in scoring both years.

Vincent Jackson was selected in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.

Vincent Jackson got off to a slow start in 2005 due to injuries.

Vincent Jackson caught his first NFL touchdown on September 17,2006, in a victory over the Tennessee Titans.

Vincent Jackson ended the season strongly and finished second on the team with six touchdown catches.

Vincent Jackson started the season in an unmemorable fashion in a home game against the Chicago Bears by dropping a sure touchdown that bounced off his chest in the end zone.

However, by the end of the season, Vincent Jackson had distinguished himself as a top target for Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers.

Vincent Jackson became the first Chargers wide receiver to have 1,000 yards receiving since 2001.

Vincent Jackson followed his strongest season as a pro with an even stronger one during the 2009 season, when he finished with 68 receptions, and led the team in receiving with nine touchdowns and 1,167 yards.

Vincent Jackson received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for kicking the challenge flag, which cost the Chargers 15 yards.

On March 2,2010, Vincent Jackson faced arraignment for driving with a suspended license.

Vincent Jackson was handcuffed briefly and had his car impounded following a traffic stop just a few hours before the Chargers' playoff loss to the New York Jets.

Vincent Jackson was cited for driving with a suspended license and expired tags.

Vincent Jackson was selected to his first Pro Bowl during the 2009 NFL season as an alternate.

Vincent Jackson had a strong showing in his first Pro Bowl appearance, racking up seven receptions for 122 yards, including a 48-yard catch and run for a touchdown.

On July 1,2010, it was announced that Vincent Jackson had been suspended for three games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

Vincent Jackson finished the season with 14 receptions and 248 yards.

Vincent Jackson was one of the 10 plaintiffs in the Brady antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, which included star players such as Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and fellow 2010 holdout Logan Mankins.

On July 29,2011, the first day teams were permitted to sign non-rookie free agents, Vincent Jackson signed his one-year Franchise offer, thus remaining a Charger.

In week nine, Vincent Jackson played a personal best of 141 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers.

Vincent Jackson was named to the Pro Bowl as an alternate for Wes Welker.

On October 29,2010, Vincent Jackson ended his hold-out and signed the one-year tender.

On March 13,2012, Vincent Jackson signed a five-year, $55.55 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On September 7,2012, Vincent Jackson was elected a team captain.

Vincent Jackson was selected to his third Pro Bowl to replace the injured Calvin Johnson.

Vincent Jackson finished the 2012 season with career-highs in receptions and receiving yards.

On September 5,2013, Vincent Jackson was selected as one of the 2013 team captains.

On October 13,2013, in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Vincent Jackson caught his first touchdown since December 2012.

Vincent Jackson finished the day with nine catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns.

The next week, against the Atlanta Falcons, Vincent Jackson again had multiple touchdowns while eclipsing the 100 yard mark.

Vincent Jackson was the center of trade rumors before the trade deadline but was ultimately not traded.

Vincent Jackson finished the 2014 season with over 1,000 yards for the sixth time in his career.

In week 12, Vincent Jackson surpassed 8,000 career receiving yards in a game against the Chicago Bears.

On December 30,2015, Vincent Jackson was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

On October 18,2016, Vincent Jackson was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 5 in a win against the Carolina Panthers.

Vincent Jackson set Buccaneers records for receiving yards in a single game and the longest single reception during Tampa Bay's October 21,2012, game against the New Orleans Saints.

Vincent Jackson sponsored military families at every Buccaneers home game through the 'Jackson in Action' Front Row Fans section at Raymond James Stadium.

In November 2012, Vincent Jackson spoke to students at Northwest Elementary about the importance of physical fitness, helped present a $10,000 Play 60 grant, and led students through a physical education class to congratulate the winners of the Play 60 Super School contest.

In 2016, Vincent Jackson graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Business Management.

On February 15,2021, Vincent Jackson was found dead by a housekeeper in a room at Homewood Suites near Brandon, Florida.

Vincent Jackson's body was cremated after his family held a private funeral service.

Vincent Jackson's family confirmed on December 16,2021, that researchers had discovered Stage 2 CTE in his brain.