Ja'Quinden Jackson

Jaguars signed Arkansas RB Ja’Quinden Jackson.

Jackson (6’2/229) started his career at Texas in 2020 but left after one season and enrolled at Utah. He saw limited action in his first season with the Utes, but appeared in 13 games in 2022, rushing for 78-531-9 while averaging 6.8 YPC, a career best. Jackson rushed for 161-797-4 during his 2023 campaign at Utah, but transferred to Arkansas to close out his career. Jackson led the Razorbacks’ running backs in carries (149), rushing yards (790), and rushing touchdowns (15) last season. He’s consistently utilized his size to his advantage, but lacks breakaway speed, as evidenced by his 5.8 percent breakaway run rate, per PFF, and the 4.75 40 time he logged at his Pro Day. With no receiving upside to speak of (23 career receptions), Jackson’s ceiling as a pro will be limited to that of an early-down grinder. He’ll likely make his rounds on the practice squad to start his career.