Updated August 15, 2026
Justin Jackson (born April 22, 1996) is the running back for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 38. He played college football at Northwestern. The Los Angeles Chargers selected him No. 251 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2022. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: running back (RB)
- Number: 38
- Born: April 22, 1996
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 200 lb
- College: Northwestern
- NFL draft: 2018, No. 251 overall (Los Angeles Chargers)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Los Angeles Chargers (2018–2021)
Justin Jackson played 9 regular season games for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018, rushing 206 yards on 50 carries with 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 15 catches for 135 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Justin Jackson played 7 regular season games for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019, rushing 200 yards on 29 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 9 catches for 22 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Justin Jackson played 8 regular season games for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020, rushing 270 yards on 59 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 19 catches for 173 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Justin Jackson played 14 regular season games for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021, rushing 364 yards on 68 carries with 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 22 catches for 178 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
Detroit Lions (2022)
Justin Jackson played 15 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2022, rushing 170 yards on 42 carries with 1 rushing touchdowns, plus 12 catches for 101 yards and 1 receiving touchdowns.
Postseason
Justin Jackson played 2 postseason games for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018, rushing 9 yards on 3 carries with 0 rushing touchdowns, plus 3 catches for 22 yards and 0 receiving touchdowns.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Att | Rush Yds | RuTD | Rec | Rec Yds | ReTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Los Angeles Chargers | 9 | 50 | 206 | 2 | 15 | 135 | 0 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 29 | 200 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Chargers | 8 | 59 | 270 | 0 | 19 | 173 | 0 |
| 2021 | Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 68 | 364 | 2 | 22 | 178 | 0 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 15 | 42 | 170 | 1 | 12 | 101 | 1 |
| Career | 53 | 248 | 1,210 | 5 | 77 | 609 | 1 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Att | Rush Yds | RuTD | Rec | Rec Yds | ReTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Los Angeles Chargers | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
Contract
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Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
