Daniel Jackson is an American college football wide receiver who will be playing his final year of college football with the Minnesota Gophers. Jackson played high school football at the Bishop Miege High School where he was rated a four-star prospect and the No.2 recruit in the state of Kansas. During his varsity years, he led Bishop Miege to a state championship in 2017. Jackson recorded 54 catches, 1,270 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns in his sophomore year but he ended up missing the junior season due to a knee injury. He was the winner of the 2019 Otis Taylor Award bestowed upon Kansas City’s most outstanding wide receiver. The Kansas City native committed to Gophers before his senior year.
The No.2 wide receiver from the 2020 recruiting class signed with Minnesota Gophers over offers from Arizona State, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Missouri, Notre Dame and Texas A&M among others. In his freshman season, Jackson saw action in seven games and registered 12 receptions with 167 yards. In 2022, Jackson appeared in 11 games and led the Gophers in receiving yards (557) and touchdowns (5). Last season in 2023, he caught 59 passes for 831 yards with eight receiving touchdowns. For his outstanding senior campaign with the Gophers, Jackson was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team.
| Name | Daniel Jackson |
| Net Worth | Not disclosed |
| Age | 22 years old |
| Residence | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Position | Wide Receiver |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Football, Endorsements |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Endorsements | Dinkytown Athletes, EA Sports |
| NIL Valuation | Not disclosed |
Daniel Jackson’s NIL Deal 2024
As of June 2024, Daniel Jackson's NIL deal value has not been revealed.
Daniel Jackson’s Endorsements
The wide receiver from Kansas City penned his first NIL deal earlier in 2023. On September 4, 2023, Daniel Jackson signed his first Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Dinkytown Athletes after he made a toe-tapping touchdown against Nebraska. The NIL collective launched exclusive T-shirts and designs with a picture of the catch and “The Toe Tap” written in gold and yellow.
Following that on February 24, 2024, Daniel Jackson announced his partnership with EA Sports for College Football 25.
The exact compensation of any of Jackson’s NIL deals has not been released as of June 2024.
FAQ's On Daniel Jackson NIL Deal
A. Daniel Jackson is from Kansas City, Kansas.
A. Daniel Jackson is in his senior year of college football.
A. Daniel Jackson has the final year of eligibility remaining in college football.
A. Daniel Jackson weighs 200 lbs (91kg).
A. Daniel Jackson went to Bishop Miege High School.
