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Justin Jackson is a former running back out of Northwestern, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 251st overall pick (round 7) in the 2018 NFL Draft. He played 59 regular-season games from 2018 to 2022, with the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Justin Jackson Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2021 with LAC (364 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | LAC | 9 | 50 | 206 | 2 |
| 2019 | LAC | 7 | 29 | 200 | 0 |
| 2020 | LAC | 8 | 59 | 270 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAC | 14 | 68 | 364 | 2 |
| 2022 | DET | 15 | 42 | 170 | 1 |
| Career | 53 | 248 | 1,210 | 5 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | LAC | 9 | 19 | 15 | 135 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAC | 7 | 11 | 9 | 22 | 0 |
| 2020 | LAC | 8 | 24 | 19 | 173 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAC | 14 | 25 | 22 | 178 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | 15 | 19 | 12 | 101 | 1 |
| Career | 53 | 98 | 77 | 609 | 1 |
Returns
| Season | Team | G | KR | KR Yds | PR | PR Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | LAC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | LAC | 7 | 5 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | LAC | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAC | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | 15 | 23 | 613 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 53 | 28 | 720 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Justin Jackson was the 22nd of 22 RBs selected in the 2018 draft. The 251st overall pick has been used 38 times in draft history.
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