_01.jpg) Meeks at Syracuse University in 2024 | |
| No. 83 – Detroit Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Roster status | Practice squad |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 24, 2003 Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Phenix City, Alabama) |
| College | Georgia (2021–2023) Syracuse (2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jackson Malachi Meeks (born March 24, 2003)[1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and Syracuse Orange.
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]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
213 lb (97 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.65 s | 1.62 s | 2.72 s | 4.25 s | 6.79 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
15 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[9][10] | ||||||||||||
Meeks signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025.[11] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13]
Personal life
[edit]Meeks is the nephew of former NFL linebacker Za'Darius Smith.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ Amico, Anthony. "2025 NFL Draft Prospect Database | Establish The Run". Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (September 8, 2020). "Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia". AL.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Alandt, Anthony (December 12, 2023). "Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Thombs, Palmer (December 4, 2023). "Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia". DawgsHQ.com. On3.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (December 12, 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks commits to Syracuse as program's first incoming transfer of offseason". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (September 28, 2024). "Jackson Meeks, LeQuint Allen carry Syracuse's offense against Holy Cross on a 500-yard day". Syracuse.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU". The Daily Orange. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors". The Daily Orange. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Numerous Strong Showings at Syracuse Pro Day". Cuse.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "Jackson Meeks College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ "Lions sign four 2025 NFL Draft selections". DetroitLions.com. May 9, 2025.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 26, 2025.
- ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 27, 2025.
- ^ Sentell, Jeff (September 2, 2020). "Jackson Meeks: His recent Georgia offer still stands 'at the top of the board'". Dawg Nation. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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