Jackson rushed for 6,396 yards and 81 touchdowns at Eldorado High School, taking the Sundevils to the 2000 state final. He continued at Oregon State, then gave hometown spectators a memorable college finale: five touchdowns in a 55–14 Las Vegas Bowl victory over New Mexico in 2003.
The Rams selected him in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft. He became their leading career rusher in 2010 and earned three Pro Bowl selections during his St. Louis years. His foundation’s work included youth football and support for Southern Nevada causes. Jackson’s story links public-school football, a major local bowl game and a substantial NFL career.
Career landmarks
- Eldorado · 2000 state finalist
- 2003 · Five Las Vegas Bowl touchdowns
- 2010 · Rams career rushing leader
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Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame · biography ↗Open biography