Jonah Jackson
OL
#73
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 29
Weight: 319 lbs
College: Ohio State
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Recent Games
| WK | OPP | RESULT | G | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vikings | L 24 - 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | @Lions | L 21 - 52 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Cowboys | W 31 - 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | @Raiders | W 25 - 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | @Commanders | W 25 - 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Saints | W 26 - 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | @Ravens | L 16 - 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | @Bengals | W 47 - 42 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Giants | W 24 - 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | @Vikings | W 19 - 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Steelers | W 31 - 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | @Eagles | W 24 - 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | @Packers | L 21 - 28 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | Browns | W 31 - 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Packers | W 22 - 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | @49ers | L 38 - 42 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Lions | L 16 - 19 | 1 | 1 |
Career Stats
Offensive Line Career
| SEASON | TEAM | G | GS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 16 |
| 2021 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 16 |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 13 | 13 |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 12 | 12 |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Rams | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | Chicago Bears | 17 | 17 |
| TOTAL | 78 | 78 |
Biography
PRO CAREER
- In his sixth season in NFL and first in Chicago in 2025
- Has started all 65 regular season games he has played in with starts at center and both guard positions for the Detroit Lions (2020-23), Los Angeles Rams (2024) and Chicago Bears (2025)
- Has also played in four playoff games including a pair of starts
- Originally entered the league as a third round pick (75th overall) by the Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft
2025 SEASON (BEARS)
- Started in four games at right guard
- Recorded snaps on special teams in all four contests
- Helped an offensive line that did not give up a sack in Week 3 against the Cowboys
2024 SEASON (RAMS)
- Played in and started four games for the Rams with starts at center and both guard positions
- Spent Weeks 3-8 on injured reserve
2023 SEASON (LIONS)
- Started 12 games for the Lions at left guard in the regular season
- Made two starts in the playoffs, helping the Lions reach a Conference Championship game for the first time since 1991
2022 SEASON (LIONS)
- Made 13 starts for the Lions, all at left guard
2021 SEASON (LIONS)
- Started 16 games at left guard for the Lions and was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team following the season.
2020 SEASON (LIONS)
- Started all 16 games for the Lions as a rookie
- After starting at right guard in Weeks 1-2, moved to left guard in Week 3, where he started the Lions' final 14 games
TRANSACTIONS
- 06/24/2020: Signed/draft choice to the Lions
- 03/13/2024: Signed/UFA by the Lions (three-year contract through 2026)
- 03/12/2025: Traded to Bears (for 2025 sixth-round pick via Steelers)
COLLEGE
- Joined the Ohio State football program in 2019 as a graduate transfer following a four-year career at Rutgers (2015-18)
- In 2019, started in 14 games as part of an offensive line that blocked for RB J.K. Dobbins as he rushed for a team-high 2,049 yards and 21 touchdowns on 301 carries
- Was named first team All-Big Ten
- In 2018, started 11 of 12 games played at right guard and was part of an offensive line that ranked second in the Big Ten and 19th nationally with only 1.33 sacks allowed per game
- Honorable mention All-Big Ten by the coaches and media
- In 2017, appeared in six games (five starts) at center and also saw time at right guard
- In 2016, he played in all 12 games as a member of the protection unit on field goals and also saw time at right guard
- In 2015, redshirted as a true freshman
PERSONAL
- Attended Penncrest High School where he was coached by Rick Stroup
- Played mostly left tackle and defensive tackle in high school
- Had responsibility of protecting the blind side in Penncrest's pistol offense
- Named first-team All-Delaware County and All-Central Athletic League as a senior
