DeSean Jackson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of DeSean Jackson.

DeSean Jackson is an American college football coach and former NFL player, currently the head football coach at Delaware State University. He was a wide receiver known for his exceptional speed and deep-threat ability. He played college football at California, earning All-American honors twice. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008, he played for multiple teams including the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens. Jackson was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and the first player named to the Pro Bowl at two different positions in the same year (wide receiver and return specialist in 2010). After retiring from the NFL, he transitioned to coaching.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Keith Jackson's Rookie Season

In 1988, Keith Jackson had 81 receptions, the most by an Eagles rookie.

1999: Redskins Tandem

In 1999, a Redskins tandem reached 1,000 yards receiving in a season-finale loss to the Giants, marking the first time since then that a Redskins tandem achieved this feat.

2004: Glenn Davis Award

In 2004, DeSean Jackson was named the Glenn Davis Award winner by the Los Angeles Times as Southern California's player of the year.

2004: U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP

In 2004, DeSean Jackson was voted the Most Valuable Player at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio after catching seven passes for 141 yards and passing for a 45-yard touchdown.

2006: First-Team All-American Selection

In 2006, DeSean Jackson was recognized as a first-team All-American for his performance as a wide receiver for the California Golden Bears.

2007: All-American as Return Specialist

In 2007, DeSean Jackson finished the season with 65 catches for 762 yards and scored six touchdowns as a receiver. Jackson was named an All-American as a return specialist.

2007: Second First-Team All-American Selection

In 2007, DeSean Jackson was again recognized as a first-team All-American for his performance as a wide receiver for the California Golden Bears.

2009: Sporting News All-Pro Team Selection

In 2009, DeSean Jackson was selected to the Sporting News' All-Pro team as a punt returner, averaging 15.2 yards per punt return as the league leader.

December 19, 2010: Game-Winning Punt Return vs. Giants

On December 19, 2010, DeSean Jackson returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown in the final 14 seconds of the game to lead the Eagles to a win against the New York Giants. It is the first and only game-winning punt return on the final play from scrimmage in NFL history.

2010: Pro Bowl Selection

DeSean Jackson was selected to the 2010 Pro Bowl as a starting wide receiver and a kick returner. At the Pro Bowl, Jackson caught six passes for a team-high 101 yards and two touchdowns.

2010: Pro Bowl Selection at Two Positions

In 2010, DeSean Jackson was selected to the Pro Bowl as a wide receiver and return specialist, making him the first player selected to the Pro Bowl at two different positions in the same year.

2012: Ranked 71st in NFL Top 100

In 2012, DeSean Jackson was ranked 71st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2013: Best Season with the Eagles

In 2013, DeSean Jackson had statistically the best season of his career with the Eagles. He led the team with 82 receptions for 1,332 yards and earned his third Pro Bowl selection.

2015: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players of 2015

In 2015, DeSean Jackson was ranked 50th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

September 9, 2018: Two Touchdowns Against New Orleans Saints

On September 9, 2018, DeSean Jackson caught five passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the season-opening win against the New Orleans Saints. He also tied for third most in NFL history with his 27th-career touchdown over 50 yards.

2018: League Leader in Yards-Per-Reception

In 2018, DeSean Jackson ended the season with enough receptions (41 for 774 yards) to qualify as the league-leader in yards-per-reception (18.9) for the fourth time in his career.