DeNorris Jackson

DeNorris Jackson

No. 26     New York Giants
Running Back
Personal information
Date of birth: January 26, 1999
Place of birth: Lake Wales, FL
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Lake Wales HS
College: UCF
NFL Draft: 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
Debuted in 2021 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2021-2023) New York Giants (2024-Present) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 0, 2025
Rushing yards 6,239 Rushing attempts 1,319 Rushing TDs 47 Rushing average 4.73 Receiving yards 101 Receiving TDs 1

DeNorris Jackson is an American football running back for the New York Giants. He played college football at UCF.

College Career

Recruiting

DeNorris Jackson committed to UCF, rejecting offers from Florida State, Florida and Miami

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
DeNorris Jackson RB	Lake Wales, FL	Lake Wales HS	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	235 lb (107 kg)
	Skill:   Potential:
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

College Statistics

NCAA Collegiate Career statistics
UCF Knights
Career Statistics (Regular Season)
Year	Games		Rushing				Receiving				Fumbles
	GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Fum	Lost
2020	12	12	296	1,636	5.5	26	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
NCAA Career Totals	12	12	296	1,636	5.5	26	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

Professional Career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40-yd dash	Shuttle	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 0 in	235 lb	4.52 s	4.27 s	7.02 s	32.5 in		29 reps	N/A
All values from NFL Combine

Draft

DeNorris Jackson was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with the 10th pick, in the 1st round of the 2021 NFLHC Draft

Trades

Prior to the 2024 NFLHC Season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded DeNorris Jackson to the New York Giants for Kenneth Porter - OT, Ethan Newby - RB and a 1st round pick on the 2024 NFLHC Draft

Regular season

Career Statistics (Regular Season) Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles Rating G GS Att Yds Avg. TD Rec Yds Avg. TD Fum Lost 2021 TB 16 16 304 1,391 4.48 10 4 34 8.5 0 2 2 80 2022 TB 16 16 270 1,212 4.49 5 3 15 5.0 0 1 0 84 2023 TB 16 16 269 1,424 5.29 10 0 0 0.0 0 4 0 86 2024 NYG 16 16 260 1,209 4.65 13 2 20 10.0 1 6 4 89 2025 NYG 13 13 216 1,003 4.64 9 5 32 6.4 1 1 1 89 2026 NYG 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 89 Career 77 77 1,319 6,239 4.73 47 14 101 7.21 2 14 7 Contract Information Contract History Year Team Contract Year Contract Information Notes Years Total Guaranteed Non-Guaranteed 2021 TB 1st 4 18.0 4.5 0.0 Drafted 2022 TB 2nd 4.5 0.0 2023 TB 3rd 2.25 2.25 2024 NYG 4th 2.25 2.25 2025 NYG 5th 5.5 0.0 5th year option 2026 NYG 1st 3 30.0 10.0 0.0 Extension 2027 NYG 2nd 7.0 3.0 2028 NYG 3rd 7.0 3.0 Career 8 53.5 43.0 10.5

• On 2026 Re-signing results, Jackson signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension with the Giants

Injury History

Injury History
Year	Team	Injury Information		Notes
		Games Missed	Type
2021	TB	0	N/A
2022	TB	0	N/A
2023	TB	0	Severe Thumb Bruise	PS
2024	NYG	0	N/A
2025	NYG	4	Severe Thumb Fracture	W7
Career		4