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Jackson Meeks

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Jackson Meeks
Meeks at Syracuse University in 2024.
Syracuse Orange – No. 7
PositionWide receiver
ClassSenior
MajorHousing Management & Policy
Personal information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight21 lb (10 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolCentral (Phenix City, Alabama)

Jackson Malachi Meeks is an American football wide receiver for the Syracuse Orange. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life and high school

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Meeks attended Central High School located in Phenix City, Alabama. Coming out of high school, Meeks was rated as a three-star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as Georgia, Ole Miss, South Alabama, and West Virginia.[1] Ultimately, Meeks committed to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.[2][3]

College career

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Georgia

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During Meeks first three collegiate seasons from 2021-2023, he played in 36 games, where he hauled in ten receptions for 132 yards, while also making five tackles.[4][5][6] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Meeks decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]

Syracuse

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Meeks decided to transfer to play for the Syracuse Orange.[9][10] In week five of the 2024 season, Meeks hauled in ten receptions for 161 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Syracuse to a win over the Holy Cross Crusaders.[11] For his performance he was named the ACC receiver of the week.[12] In week seven, Meeks notched 11 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Orange to a win over the NC State Wolfpack, where for his performance he was once again named the ACC receiver of the week.[13]

Personal life

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Meeks is the nephew of NFL linebacker, Za'Darius Smith.[14][15]

References

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  1. ^ Thomas, Ben (8 September 2020). "Central-Phenix City WR Jackson Meeks commits to Georgia". AL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Georgia signee Jackson Meeks gets new car from his mother after signing with Bulldogs". Saturday Down South. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  3. ^ Thomas, Ben (12 September 2020). "Georgia commit Jackson Meeks leads Central-Phenix City to 37-6 win over Jeff Davis". AL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  4. ^ Alandt, Anthony (12 December 2023). "Former Georgia receiver Jackson Meeks transfers to Syracuse". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  5. ^ Dennis, Ryne (17 September 2022). "Why Georgia football receivers Dillon Bell and Jackson Meeks will have larger roles today". Online Athens. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  6. ^ Thombs, Palmer (11 October 2022). "Jackson Meeks earns 'special teams demon' title from Kirby Smart". On3.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  7. ^ Thombs, Palmer (4 December 2023). "Jackson Meeks to transfer after three seasons at Georgia". On3.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  8. ^ Graves, Tyler (4 December 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks Enters the Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  9. ^ Leiker, Emily (12 December 2023). "Georgia WR Jackson Meeks commits to Syracuse as program's first incoming transfer of offseason". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  10. ^ Leiker, Emily (August 2024). "Syracuse football WR Jackson Meeks says he's back to '100%' after spring surgery". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  11. ^ Leiker, Emily (28 September 2024). "Jackson Meeks, LeQuint Allen carry Syracuse's offense against Holy Cross on a 500-yard day". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  12. ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "With increased opportunity, Jackson Meeks is thriving at SU". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  13. ^ Stepansky, Aiden. "Jackson Meeks, Justin Barron earn ACC Player of the Week honors". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  14. ^ Sentell, Jeff (2 September 2020). "Jackson Meeks: His recent Georgia offer still stands 'at the top of the board'". Dawg Nation. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  15. ^ Morgan, James (27 June 2021). "Georgia football player card: WR Jackson Meeks". USA Today. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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