North Carolina State University Athletics
Jackson’s big day Earns Him ACC Offensive Receiver of the Week
9/21/2026 2:00:00 PM | Football
RALEIGH, N.C. – Junior wide receiver Keenan Jackson has emerged as one of quarterback CJ Bailey's primary targets in 2026 and a top receiver in the ACC. Following his career day against Vanderbilt, Jackson has been named the ACC Offensive Receiver of the Week.
At Vanderbilt, Jackson hauled in a career-high nine catches for 102 yards and became only the 12th player in school history to score three or more receiving TDs in a game.
The Waxhaw, N.C., native has hauled in 100+ yards in each of the Wolfpack's last two games, marking the first time an NC State receiver has had 100+ yards in back-to-back games since 2018 (Kelvin Harmon, Jakobi Meyers).
He currently ranks third in the ACC in TD receptions and sixth in receiving yards per game (77).
Voted an assistant captain for 2026, Jackson has already set career highs for a game in receptions, receiving yards, touchdown receptions, and longest reception.
Jackson is the first Wolfpack player this season to take home conference honors and the first Wolfpack wide receiver since 2024 to earn the award. Jackson and the rest of the Wolfpack will return home to Carter-Finley Stadium for an in-state battle with Appalachian State on Saturday, Sep. 26th at 7:30 PM.
