Dexter Jackson (wide receiver)

Dexter Myles Jackson (born August 5, 1986 in Decatur, Georgia) is an American football wide receiver for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Jackson has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He played college football at Appalachian State.

Early years
He attended and played high school football at Dunwoody High School in Dunwoody, Georgia.

College career
Jackson proved key in one of college football's biggest upsets, recording two touchdowns and 92 yards as well as 19 yards rushing, in the Mountaineers' 34-32 Week 1 win over the No. 5 ranked Michigan Wolverines. A photograph of Jackson in the act of running the ball past the Michigan defense graced the cover of the September 10, 2007 edition of Sports Illustrated.

Pre-draft
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Jackson ran the manually-timed 40-yard dash (4.27 seconds) faster than any other receiver which bumped his value up the Buccaneers' draft board.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jackson was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round (58th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. On July 25, he signed a four-year contract.

The Buccaneers waived Jackson on August 31, 2009.

Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers signed Jackson to their practice squad on October 12, 2009. After his contract expired following the season, he was re-signed to a future contract on January 4, 2010. Jackson was waived by the Panthers on August 31, 2010.

Virginia Destroyers
Jackson was signed by the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League on May 23, 2011.