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Jackson Verdugo stats, 2026

Florida International (3–4, Conference USA). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jackson Verdugo is a tight end for Florida International (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 580th in yards per catch (9.4), 615th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (1), 641st in catches (8), in 7 games. This week: Florida International at Liberty.

Receiving yards75654th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches8641st of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch9.4580th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1615th of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jackson Verdugo?

Position
Tight end
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-4
Weight
250 pounds
Number
No. 9
Hometown
College Station, TX
High school
College Station (College Station, TX)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 2281 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jackson Verdugo's receiving stats

He's 580th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (9.4) and 641st of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (8).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards75654th of 682
Catches8641st of 682
Yards per catch9.4580th of 675

The season

Jackson Verdugo's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 615th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1615th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jackson Verdugo's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025Florida International1010110.11—
2026Florida International8759.400
Career181769.810

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Jackson Verdugo's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025Florida International+0.44+0.4430.0%5.34%
2026Florida International-0.43-0.4312.5%-6.13%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jackson Verdugo's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at South FloridaL 9–1915100
2vs. BuffaloW 33–207100
3at Florida AtlanticL 10–1613200
4vs. Long Island UniversityW 20–322101
6vs. New Mexico StateW 22–34100
7at Jacksonville StateL 24–2714200
8vs. Middle TennesseeL 23–260000

FAQ

Questions about Jackson Verdugo

What position does Jackson Verdugo play?

Jackson Verdugo plays tight end for Florida International, which is 3–4 this season.

Where is Jackson Verdugo from, and what year is he?

Jackson Verdugo is a sophomore tight end for Florida International, listed at 6-4 and 250 pounds, from College Station, TX.

How tall is Jackson Verdugo, and how much does he weigh?

Jackson Verdugo is listed at 6-4 and 250 pounds on Florida International's 2026 roster.

What year is Jackson Verdugo?

Jackson Verdugo is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Jackson Verdugo's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Jackson Verdugo has 18 catches for 176 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Who does Jackson Verdugo play for?

Florida International (3–4, Conference USA), where he plays tight end and wears No. 9.

Is Jackson Verdugo eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Jackson Verdugo was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Jackson Verdugo play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Middle Tennessee: no stats in the box score. Florida International lost 23–26.

Where did Jackson Verdugo go to high school?

College Station (College Station, TX). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 2281 in the 2025 class.

What are Jackson Verdugo's stats this season?

75 receiving yards, 8 catches, 9.4 yards per catch, 1 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 7 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jackson Verdugo rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 580th of 675 in yards per catch, 615th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 641st of 682 in catches.

When does Jackson Verdugo play next?

Florida International visits Liberty Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on CBSSN. The numbers' pick: Liberty.

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