Bo Jackson’s Grand-Nephew Shedrick Jackson Promoted to Raiders’ Active Roster for Crucial Week 14 Showdown

In a season defined by roster churn, wide receiver Shedrick Jackson turned a last-minute opportunity into a viral moment for the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Elevated from the practice squad less than 24 hours before kickoff of the Week 14 showdown with the Denver Broncos, the former Auburn Tiger hauled in a 25-yard strike for his first NFL catch — and first career touchdown — to cap a six-play, 65-yard drive that ignited Allegiant Stadium. The breakout play spotlighted both Jackson’s big-play speed and the Raiders’ pressing need for depth behind Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers after a string of injuries. Jackson, an undrafted free agent signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023 and signed to Las Vegas’ practice squad this fall, is best known off the field as a cousin of franchise legend Bo Jackson — a fact that has only amplified fan intrigue around his sudden rise. Key takeaways for Raiders fans and fantasy managers: • Increased snap share likely: Coaches praised Jackson’s route precision in camp, hinting he could maintain a rotational role in three-receiver sets. • Vertical threat: His 4.25-second pro-day forty translates to the field; expect more deep shots to keep defenses honest. • Locker-room boost: Teammates say the 24-year-old’s work ethic mirrors his Hall-of-Fame relative, adding an intangible spark at a critical juncture in the wild-card race. With a national spotlight now fixed on him, Shedrick Jackson’s journey from practice-squad afterthought to touchdown sensation embodies the next-man-up ethos driving the Raiders’ playoff push. If Sunday’s debut is any indication, Silver and Black fans may be chanting another Jackson name for seasons to come.