Drake Jackson
24-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 6/1/2025
2024 Defense Stats
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0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
Dropped by San Francisco
Jackson (knee) was waived with a failed physical designation Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick from USC is still rehabbing from the knee injury that caused him to miss the final 12 games of 2023 (including the playoffs) and all of 2024. Jackson has appeared in just 23 regular-season contests since being drafted, recording 21 total tackles, including 6.0 sacks, and nine passes defended across 490 defensive snaps. Once he proves he's past this knee injury, Jackson could offer defensive-line depth to a team in need of edge rushers.
The 2022 second-round pick from USC is still rehabbing from the knee injury that caused him to miss the final 12 games of 2023 (including the playoffs) and all of 2024. Jackson has appeared in just 23 regular-season contests since being drafted, recording 21 total tackles, including 6.0 sacks, and nine passes defended across 490 defensive snaps. Once he proves he's past this knee injury, Jackson could offer defensive-line depth to a team in need of edge rushers.
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Moved to reserve/PUP list
The 49ers placed Jackson on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury Thursday and is expected to miss the 2024 season, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Likely missing all of camp
Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that Jackson (knee) isn't expected to return during training camp, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
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Opens camp on PUP
The 49ers placed Jackson (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
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Moves to IR
Jackson (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Won't play Sunday
Jackson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Year 3 breakout candidate
Jackson could break out with a larger role in his third NFL season on San Francisco's revamped defensive front, according to Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus.
ANALYSIS
The 49ers parted ways with Arik Armstead, Chase Young, Javon Kinlaw and Clelin Ferrell in the offseason, and while the team brought in veteran Leonard Floyd, there should still be more opportunities left over for Jackson to take on a larger role. With Nick Bosa drawing consistent double teams, Jackson could thrive as a pass rusher in one-on-one matchups. Jackson had 3.0 sacks and 14 pressures in 2023 but didn't play after Week 8 due to a knee injury.
The 49ers parted ways with Arik Armstead, Chase Young, Javon Kinlaw and Clelin Ferrell in the offseason, and while the team brought in veteran Leonard Floyd, there should still be more opportunities left over for Jackson to take on a larger role. With Nick Bosa drawing consistent double teams, Jackson could thrive as a pass rusher in one-on-one matchups. Jackson had 3.0 sacks and 14 pressures in 2023 but didn't play after Week 8 due to a knee injury.