5 stats that prove DeSean Jackson is deserving of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
DeSean Jackson is set to officially retire as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, December 1.
A three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver – all with Philadelphia – Jackson will be honored as the Honorary Captain of the Eagles showdown against the 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 3.
In a summertime Instagram post, the former Cal Bears star and Philadelphia’s 2008 second-round pick hinted at retirement after talking about “doing things his way” during his fifteen-year career.
Jackson will leave the NFL as one of the most explosive players in the league and Eagles’ franchise history.
With Jackson set to retire, we’ll look at his career marks in Philadelphia and where he ranks all-time in franchise history.
We’ll also provide five stats that prove Jackson will become a Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee one day.
Jackson's history in Philadelphia
Jackson had two different stints in Philadelphia.
A second-round pick in 2008 out of Cal, Jackson will soon retire as one of the most electrifying players in Eagles history. Jackson had a four-year stretch where he averaged over 1,000 receiving yards per season from 2008 through 2013, making three Pro Bowls and averaging over 17 yards per catch.
Games played –95
Jackson’s 95 career games played with Philadelphia rank 27th all-time in franchise history.
Catches –379
Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches.
Receiving yards –6512
Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches, third with 6,512 receiving yards.
touchdowns — 35
Jackson is sixth in Eagles history with 379 catches, third with 6,512 receiving yards, and ninth in franchise history with 35 touchdowns.
Stat 1--Dual Threat Pro Bowler
Jackson became the first player in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honors at two positions – kick returner and wide receiver.
Stat 2--Explosive plays
Jackson tied the NFL record with eight touchdowns of 50-plus yards in a single season.
Stat 3-52.8
Jackson’s 52.8 yards per score average during the 2009 season was the highest in NFL history among players with at least 10 touchdowns in a season.
Stat 4-- Different Ways to score
Jackson became the second player in NFL history to score touchdowns via receiving, rushing, and punt return during each of his first three seasons.
Stat 5--900+
Became the fifth player in NFL history to have eclipsed 900 or more receiving yards in each of his first four seasons.
