Daniel Jackson is a 6-foot-0, 195-pound wide receiver from Kansas City, Kansas, who played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the 2024 college football season. In his senior year, Jackson started all 12 games, recording 75 receptions for 863 yards and 4 touchdowns, averaging 11.5 yards per catch. He also contributed on special teams with 1 punt return for 3 yards. Notably, Jackson's performance ranked him among the top receivers in the Big Ten, despite the Gophers' offense ranking 123rd nationally in passing yards per game .
Over his collegiate career at Minnesota, Jackson accumulated 145 receptions for 1,978 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also contributed with 2 rushing attempts for -2 yards and 1 punt return for 3 yards. Known for his consistent hands and ability to make plays in critical moments, Jackson declared for the 2025 NFL Draft following the 2024 season. His combination of skills has drawn attention from NFL scouts as he prepares to transition to the professional level.
