Vincent Jackson was drafted No. 61 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Northern Colorado. 155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 155
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 771st at Northern Colorado
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Vincent Jackson came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 241 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 100 prospect71.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Games played
- 155
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 771st among Northern Colorado picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4964% of career value
- Final season
- 201611 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Vincent Jackson.
Iowa
Illinois College
Florida State
San Diego State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vincent Jackson in the 2005 NFL Draft
Vincent Jackson is a Wide receiver out of Northern Colorado selected No. 61 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Northern Colorado has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1991.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Vincent Jackson drafted?
Vincent Jackson was selected No. 61 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/vincent-jackson.
What college did Vincent Jackson play for?
Vincent Jackson played college football at Northern Colorado in the FCS Independents. See every Northern Colorado draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-colorado-bears.
How did Vincent Jackson's NFL career turn out?
155 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/vincent-jackson.