As a rookie in 2020, Trishton Jackson didn’t get on the field for the Rams. They were already deep at wide receiver with four players proving to be starting-caliber guys ahead of Jackson.
But being an undrafted rookie, it was a feat in its own right that he remained on the 53-man roster for the entire year. The Rams signed him after the draft out of Syracuse and while he was a healthy scratch every week, they weren’t comfortable cutting him in an attempt to put him on the practice squad.
Jackson still has plenty to do before he contributes in a meaningful way for the Rams, but he has potential after being a standout at Syracuse. Take a look at this video of Jackson working out recently, showing off his change-of-direction skills, explosiveness and route running.
@RamsNFL 💙💛Los Angeles Rams Trishton Jackson stopped in too get some work! Rookie Wide Out with sharp and smooth routes! Forsure should be a valuable assist to the Rams next season🔥 #TOTALCOVERAGEACADEMYWR#TOTALCOVERAGEACADEMY#receivertraining #receiver #NFL #LaRams #TCAWR pic.twitter.com/4TDTQ0EXwl
— TotalCoverageAcademyWr (@TCAWR_) February 14, 2021
Josh Reynolds is unlikely to return as a pending free agent, which could bump Jackson up the depth chart if he has a good showing in training camp. He probably won’t jump Van Jefferson for the No. 3 spot, but in 2020, Jefferson still earned reps as the No. 4 receiver.
At 6-foot-1, 197 pounds, Jackson isn’t the biggest wideout, but he does have the size required to play wide receiver in the NFL. It’s just a matter of putting it all together and proving himself with big plays in practice and games.
