Tay Jackson
Tay Jackson

Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Pahokee, Fla.

High School:
Pahokee High School

Height / Weight:
5-9 / 185

Position:
Wide Receiver

Birthdate:
09/16/1981

2001: Wide receiver who has seen action in 21-of-22 games in his career ... pulled in 11 receptions for 112 yards in 2001 ... returned seven kicks for an average of 18.9 yards ... posted a career-high four receptions for 30 yards against Nebraska ... caught two passes for 46 yards against Oklahoma State ... also converted two 2-point conversions, one on a reception from Kirk Farmer, the other on a pass to Justin Gage.

2000: Saw action in all 11 games ... caught nine passes for 82 yards on the season ... pulled in three of those passes against Oklahoma State and was on the receiving end of a 5-yard TD strike from Darius Outlaw ... was one of the keys to a second half comeback against Colorado ... carried the ball twice for 26 yards and caught a huge 12-yard pass to set up a score ... registered six carries on the season for 60 yards, including a 20-yard scamper against Baylor.

HIGH SCHOOL: Tallied nearly 1,600 all-purpose yards – 400 rushing, 400 receiving, 300 passing and 486 returning ... garnered second team all-state honors in Class 2A ... chose Mizzou over Miami (Fla.), West Virginia, Illinois and Western Michigan ... coached by Joe Marx.

PERSONAL: Son of Bernard Jackson and Lucille Williams ... born Sept. 16, 1981 ... undeclared major.