Jackson Meeks

Jackson Meeks
	Meeks at Syracuse University in 2024.
Syracuse Orange – No. 7
Position	Wide receiver
Class	Senior
Major	Housing Management & Policy
Personal information
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	21 lb (10 kg)
Career history
College	Georgia (2021–2023); Syracuse (2024–present);
High school	Central (Phenix City, Alabama)
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-ACC (2024);
	Stats at ESPN;

Jackson Malachi Meeks is an American football wide receiver for the Syracuse Orange. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life and high school

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.^[1]

College career

Georgia

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.^[2] After the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.^[3]

Syracuse

Meeks transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange.^[4] In week 5 of the 2024 season, he hauled in ten receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown in a win over Holy Cross,^[5] and was named the ACC receiver of the week.^[6] 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.^[7]

Personal life

Meeks is the nephew of NFL linebacker Za'Darius Smith.^[8]

References

^ 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.

External links

[1] Thomas, Ben (8 September 2020). "Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia". AL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

[2] Alandt, Anthony (12 December 2023). "Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

[3] Thombs, Palmer (4 December 2023). "Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia". DawgsHQ.com. On3.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

[4] 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.

[5] 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.

[6] Stepansky, Aiden. "With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

[7] Stepansky, Aiden. "Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.

[8] 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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