Jackson Meeks
_01.jpg) Meeks at Syracuse University in 2024. | |
| Syracuse Orange – No. 7 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Housing Management & Policy |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 24, 2003 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 21 lb (10 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Central (Phenix City, Alabama) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jackson Malachi Meeks (born March 24, 2003)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the Syracuse Orange. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Early life and high school
[edit]Meeks attended Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs over offers from schools such as Ole Miss, South Alabama, and West Virginia.[2]
College career
[edit]Georgia
[edit]In his first three collegiate seasons from 2021 to 2023, Meeks played in 36 games and he hauled in ten receptions for 132 yards, while also making five tackles.[3] After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[4]
Syracuse
[edit]Meeks transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange.[5] In week 5 of the 2024 season, he hauled in ten receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown in a win over Holy Cross,[6] and was named the ACC receiver of the week.[7] In week 7, Meeks notched 11 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown in a win over NC State, once again earning ACC receiver of the week honors.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Meeks is the nephew of NFL linebacker Za'Darius Smith.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Amico, Anthony. "2025 NFL Draft Prospect Database | Establish The Run". Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (8 September 2020). "Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia". AL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Alandt, Anthony (12 December 2023). "Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Thombs, Palmer (4 December 2023). "Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia". DawgsHQ.com. On3.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (12 December 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks commits to Syracuse as program's first incoming transfer of offseason". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (28 September 2024). "Jackson Meeks, LeQuint Allen carry Syracuse's offense against Holy Cross on a 500-yard day". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
- ^ Sentell, Jeff (2 September 2020). "Jackson Meeks: His recent Georgia offer still stands 'at the top of the board'". Dawg Nation. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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