Josh Jackson Season 2026

New Orleans native who joins the Tigers after 1 season at McNeese … Originally spent a season (2024) at UAB before transferring to McNeese for 2025 … Prep standout at St. Augustine in New Orleans … Also starred on the St. Aug basketball team in high school … Dad, Willie Jackson Jr., played 8 seasons at wide receiver in the NFL, 2 with the Saints (2000 and 2001) … He appeared in 113 games during his NFL career with 284 receptions for 3,641 yards and 24 touchdowns … Uncle Terry Jackson played 7 seasons in the NFL

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2025 at McNeese)
Played in 12 games with 9 starts as a redshirt freshman at McNeese in 2025 … Caught 20 passes for 258 yards … Had a long reception of 55 yards against Louisiana-Lafayette … Had career-best 5 catches for 56 yards in win over Houston Christian … Had 4 receptions against Louisiana-Lafayette (83 yards) and Weber State (26 yards).

FRESHMAN SEASON (2024 at UAB)
Appeared in 2 games … Did not record any statistics … Saw action against Tulane and Rice … Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL
Rated with 3-stars and the No. 18 overall player in Louisiana for the 2024 class … Also a standout in basketball for St. Augustine.

Josh Jackson’s Career Highs
Receiving
Receptions: 5 vs. Houston Christian, 2025
Yards: 83 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 2025
TDs: 0
Long Reception: 55 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 2025