Daniel Jackson
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Career Summary
Daniel Jackson is a receiver from Kansas City, Kansas.
He played five seasons at Minnesota before signing with Houston as an undrafted rookie in 2025. His subsequent professional opportunities included Ottawa in 2026.
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Early Life
Jackson grew up in Kansas City, Kansas.
His brother is Damon Jackson, and his cousin Jafar Armstrong played college football at Notre Dame.
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High School
Jackson played at Bishop Miege High School in Kansas.
As a senior, he recorded 74 catches for 1,511 yards and 27 touchdowns. He helped the Stags win their sixth consecutive state title and received the 2019 Otis Taylor Award.
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College Career
Jackson played at Minnesota from 2020 through 2024.
Across 54 games, he totaled 208 receptions for 2,685 yards and 18 touchdowns. His 2024 season produced 75 catches, 863 yards and four touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Houston signed Jackson as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025.
The Texans listed him as a rookie receiver from Minnesota in their official signing announcement.
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NFL Career
Jackson's Houston stint included the 2025 preseason.
The Texans waived him August 26, 2025. Ottawa signed him February 19, 2026, according to a contemporary report; the club's May 13, 2026, news release listed him among its released players.
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Career Accomplishments
Jackson earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2023.
He received honorable mention conference recognition in 2024 and Academic All-Big Ten honors in four consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2024.
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31434, 00-0040412, 2002-04-25, Daniel Jackson, Daniel, Jackson
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