Riley Jackson (born November 20, 1998) is an American football wide receiver who has been a member of multiple National Football League (NFL) teams, primarily on practice squads and reserve/future contracts. He played college football at Iowa State University.
Early life and education
Date of birth: November 20, 1998
Place of birth: Insufficient Encyclopedic Information
Riley Jackson attended high school in Missouri, where he was recognized for his performance in football. Specific details about his early education and high school achievements are not comprehensively documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
College career
Jackson enrolled at Iowa State University and played for the Iowa State Cyclones football program from 2017 to 2021. Over his collegiate career, he recorded a total of 29 receptions for 272 yards and two touchdowns. He appeared in 45 games, contributing primarily as a depth receiver and special‑teams participant.
Professional career
- 2022 – Las Vegas Raiders: After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Jackson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2022. He was released during the preseason roster cuts on August 30, 2022.
- 2022 – Denver Broncos: Jackson joined the Denver Broncos practice squad on September 14, 2022. He remained with the squad for the remainder of the 2022 season and signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived during the 2023 preseason roster reductions on August 29, 2023.
- 2023 – Washington Commanders: On September 27, 2023, Jackson was added to the Washington Commanders practice squad. He was released on October 24, 2023.
As of the latest available information (October 2023), Riley Jackson is a free agent.
Personal life
Publicly available encyclopedic sources provide limited information about Jackson’s personal life, including family background, off‑field interests, or community involvement.
References
- Iowa State Cyclones official athletic site – player biography and statistics.
- NFL.com player profile for Riley Jackson.
- Team transaction logs released by the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Washington Commanders (2022–2023 seasons).
