DeSean Jackson is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. He was born on December 1, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, and attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he excelled in both football and track and field.
Jackson played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a standout wide receiver and return specialist. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft and quickly established himself as one of the league's most explosive players.
During his time with the Eagles, Jackson became known for his speed, agility, and ability to make big plays. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the All-Pro team in 2009. He also set numerous franchise records, including the most career punt return touchdowns and the longest punt return in team history.
In 2014, Jackson was released by the Eagles and signed with the Washington Redskins. He continued to be a productive player, recording over 1,000 receiving yards in his first season with the team. However, he was released by the Redskins in 2017 after a series of off-field incidents.
Jackson then signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played for two seasons before being traded back to the Eagles in 2019. He had a strong start to the season, recording two touchdowns in the team's season opener, but suffered a season-ending injury in Week 9.
In 2020, Jackson returned to the Eagles for what would be his final season in the NFL. He played in just five games due to injuries and was released by the team in February 2021.
Throughout his career, Jackson was known for his speed and ability to stretch the field, as well as his dynamic punt return skills. He finished his career with 612 receptions for 10,656 yards and 56 touchdowns, as well as four punt return touchdowns.
Off the field, Jackson has been involved in a number of controversies, including accusations of gang ties and anti-Semitic comments. However, he has also been active in charitable work, particularly in support of underprivileged youth in his hometown of Los Angeles.
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