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Jobless former 49ers top draft pick may be forced into early retirement Drake Jackson never came close to meeting what the 49ers expected out of him, and the end result might be having played his last down in the...

JULY 21, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers waive 2022 second-round defensive end Drake Jackson SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers waived defensive lineman Drake Jackson on Friday, cutting ties with their second-round pick fr...

MAY 9, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

The 49ers waive 2022 second-round defensive end Drake Jackson

The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive lineman Drake Jackson, cutting ties with their second-round pick from the 2022 NFL draft

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Dropped by San Francisco Jackson (knee) was waived with a failed physical designation Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact 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.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

49ers seek to bolster depleted defense in NFL draft after string of offseason losses

A recent run of weak draft hauls and an exodus of talent this offseason has left the San Francisco 49ers in a different spot heading into this year’s draft

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

49ers Facing Difficult Decision On Former High Draft Pick Drake Jackson was expected to be the future of the San Francisco 49ers defensive line but injuries have gotten in the way.

APRIL 12, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Have the 49ers Given Up on Defensive End Drake Jackson? This year, the 49ers might spend their first-round pick on a defensive end as if Drake Jackson doesn’t exist. Because for all intents and pu...

APRIL 12, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Former USC Trojan Drake Jackson is done for 2024 NFL season with 49ers Drake Jackson’s hopes of being able to play this season have been dashed. Make a full recovery, Drake.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Out for season with knee injury The 49ers placed Jackson on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Jackson missed the final 12 games of last season, including playoffs, due to a knee injury. The 2022 second-round pick out of USC opened training camp on the active/PUP list, and his move to the reserve/PUP list will force Jackson to miss the entire 2024 season. He's played in 23 regular-season games over the last two years, accumulating 21 tackles (12 solo), including 6.0 sacks, along with nine passes defended and one interception.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

49ers place Drake Jackson on a season-ending injury list

The San Francisco 49ers placed defensive end Drake Jackson on a season-ending injury list in the latest setback for the team’s 2022 second-round pick

AUGUST 8, 2024 • Associated Press

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.

Impact Jackson was moved to the active/PUP list last week after missing the final 12 games of the 49ers' 2023 campaign due to a knee issue. There's no timetable on Jackson's return, but it appears that he's definitely still hindered by his injury. Once the 23-year-old gets back on the field, he's expected to compete for a depth role on San Francisco's defensive line.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens camp on PUP The 49ers placed Jackson (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jackson missed the final 12 games of last season, including the playoffs. The nature of his injury isn't exactly known, but he evidently isn't yet 100 percent. The 61st overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Jackson should get every chance to carve out a prominent role off the edge behind Nick Bosa, Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos this season.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Drake Jackson! San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Drake Jackson celebrates his birthday on April 12.

APRIL 12, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Moves to IR Jackson (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jackson practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday before missing Friday's session. The second-year pro has recorded seven tackles, including three sacks, and a pass defensed in eight games this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Jackson (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2022 second-round pick went from logging limited practice sessions both Wednesday and Thursday to recording DNP on Friday, so it's no surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest. Jackson has recorded seven total tackles, including two tackles for loss and three sacks through eight games this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Is Drake Jackson's Production Sustainable? Drake Jackson had a career-high 3-sack game, but is his production sustainable?

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Drake Jackson Previews 49ers vs. Rams Week 2 and Building Momentum on the Road

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Drake Jackson Previews 49ers vs. Rams Week 2 and Building Momentum on the Road

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nick Bosa on 49ers DE Drake Jackson's emergence: ‘He's going to be dangerous’

Niners edge rusher Drake Jackson added 20 pounds of bulk in the offseason and in Week 1 already matched his 2022 sack total.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Nick Bosa on 49ers DE Drake Jackson's emergence: ‘He's going to be dangerous’

Drake Jackson shines with three sacks for 49ers in Week 1 Few NFL Trojans had a better Week 1 than Drake Jackson. #FTTB #USC

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Drake Jackson NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Props 2023

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • Data Skrive

Drake Jackson Recaps Three-Sack Day vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive lineman Drake Jackson reacted to the 49ers Week 1 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during his postgame interview presented by Lexu...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Drake Jackson Records Third Sack on Kenny Pickett San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Drake Jackson took down Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett for a third time.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Drake Jackson Sacks Kenny Pickett for 49ers First Sack of the Season San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Drake Jackson took down Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett during the team's Week 1 matchup...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

Drake Jackson on Making Eachother Better | Press Pass Defensive lineman Drake Jackson spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of the 49ers preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • 49ERS.COM

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