Jackson Acker

Jackson Acker
No. 42 – Seattle Seahawks
PositionFullback
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-09-17) September 17, 2002 (age 24)
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolVerona (Verona, Wisconsin)
CollegeWisconsin (2021–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only

Jackson Acker (born September 17, 2002) is an American professional football fullback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		242 lb
(110 kg)		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		4.69 s1.68 s2.70 s4.43 s7.34 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day

Buffalo Bills

On May 8, 2026, Acker signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. On August 17, Acker was waived by the Bills.

Seattle Seahawks

On October 19, 2026, Acker signed with the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.

References

  1. ↑ Stewart, Mark (September 5, 2025). "Wisconsin football resurrects fullback role with versatile Jackson Acker as its star". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  2. ↑ Cox, Lorin (September 2, 2025). "Luke Fickell sees Wisconsin Badgers weapon as 'one of the more versatile guys in college football'". Wisconsin Badgers on SI. SI.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Jackson Acker College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ White, Alec; Glab, Maddy. "Buffalo Bills sign 12 undrafted free agents for 2026". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ Lysowski, Lance (May 17, 2026). "Bills rookie fullback Jackson Acker found 'inspiration' in watching Reggie Gilliam". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on July 1, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Bills sign ILB Otis Reese IV". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ Boyle, John (October 19, 2026). "Seahawks Sign FB Jackson Acker, TE Josiah Deguara To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved October 19, 2026.