What Is DeSean Jackson's Net Worth?
DeSean Jackson is an American professional football player who has a net worth of $40 million. DeSean Jackson is one of the NFL's most explosive deep threats of the modern era. After a stellar career at Cal, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. His blazing speed and playmaking ability quickly made him one of the league's most dangerous receivers.
During his first stint with the Eagles (2008-2013), Jackson earned three Pro Bowl selections and set numerous team records. He's particularly remembered for the "Miracle at the Meadowlands II," when he returned a punt for a game-winning touchdown against the Giants as time expired in 2010. Throughout his 14-year NFL career, DeSean played for several teams, including the Washington Redskins (now Commanders), Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, and Baltimore Ravens. He had two additional stints with the Eagles (2019-2020 and 2021).
Jackson finished his career with 642 receptions for 11,263 yards and 58 touchdowns. He holds the NFL record for most career touchdowns of 60+ yards (26) and ranks sixth all-time in yards per reception (17.6). Known for his signature ball drop celebrations and clutch performances, DeSean announced his retirement in 2023 as an Eagle.
Early Life
DeSean William Jackson was born on December 1, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Bill and Gayle Jackson. He attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he became one of the top wide receiver recruits in the nation. He won the Glenn Davis Award in 2004 from the "Los Angeles Times" as Southern California's player of the year. DeSean was voted Most Valuable Player in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and 2004 Mr. Football State Player of the Year.
Jackson committed to the University of California, Berkeley, where he played for the Golden Bears from 2005 to 2007. Even with high expectations, he exceeded them all and was a First-team All-Pac-10 player twice and a First-team All-American twice (2006, 2007). After a junior season that he entered as a Heisman Trophy candidate, DeSean declared for the NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
With the 49th overall pick in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, DeSean was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles. While with the Eagles until 2013, Jackson was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team, was a Second-team All-Pro in 2009, and was a three-time Pro Bowler (2009, 2010, 2013). He made history with a game-winning punt return against the New York Giants in 2010, but a contentious relationship with the Eagles staff led to his release in March of 2014.
DeSean signed with rival the Washington Redskins, where he had some success around injuries for three years. In 2017, he signed a three-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but was traded back to the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2019. Jackson then played for the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 before catching on with the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.
Contracts & Career Earnings
Jackson's five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012 was worth $47 million. In 2014, he signed a three-year deal worth $24 million with the Washington Redskins. His three-year, $33.5 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2017 came with $20 million guaranteed.
Over his NFL career, DeSean has earned nearly $92 million in salary alone.
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Controversy
Jackson's playstyle has received negative media attention over the years for showing poor judgment with premature celebrations, which have resulted in fumbles and lost touchdowns.
In 2020, DeSean made an Instagram post featuring a quote falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler that also read, "Hitler was right." He also posted several quotes from antisemitic extremist Louis Farrakhan but later deleted them and apologized. After these incidents, Jackson agreed to speak with leading Philadelphia Jews, talked with Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg, and visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.
Personal Life
DeSean's oldest brother, Byron, is a former San Jose State wide receiver who spent two years on the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
Jackson's father was hospitalized during the Eagles' 2009 playoff run and passed away on May 14, 2009.
DeSean currently resides in Moorestown, New Jersey.
