Gerald Sensabaugh, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars, has the current record of 46 inches, set back in 2005. For athletes, in general, this is very hard to do. So if youre a Giants fan and need a reminder of what Barkley can do, heres some positivity. Sedrick Curry is someone most have never heard ofuntil now. [30], During the 1990 season, Jackson hit HRs in four consecutive at-bats tying a Major League record (held by several). In decathlon, he reached 8340 points. Hes a smart route runner. Alright, I just caught this image of Bo Jackson announcing his retirement from baseball and football in 1989, explaining that "American Gladiators looks awesome, I'm gonna go do that." From Auburn's own 34-yard line, Bo Jackson and company began a long drive as he converted on a 4th-and-1 at the Alabama 42. In 1984, Jackson's junior year (most of which Jackson missed due to injury), he earned Most Valuable Player honors at the Liberty Bowl after defeating Arkansas. I was devastated when the Royals let him go, in part because it was the first time I had ever seen a favorite athlete walk away from my team. [38], Despite this, the Buccaneers selected Jackson with the first overall pick in the 1986 draft. Darrius Heyward-Bey has an argument for best NFL Combine performance in terms of baiting a team into taking him in the top 10. Alontae Taylor, D'Marco Jackson, and Jordan Jackson in the 2022 NFL Draft . Hes going to out slow some people but I like his game. That said Bo Jackson has the best verifiable time at. I do have a very clear recollection of the game at the Kingdome, where he ran into the tunnel and trucked Brian Bosworth (whom Bo later said was "standing in the way of progress"). [40][41] A five-year, $7.4 million contract was negotiated where Jackson would be permitted to play the entire baseball season with the Royals and would report to the Raiders once the MLB season was finished even if it meant missing NFL games. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He spent 53 games[24] with the Memphis Chicks,[25] the Royals' Class AA minor league affiliate, and was called up to the majors in September 1986. Years later, Jackson told ESPN that he has long believed the Buccaneers sabotaged his collegiate baseball career "because of the season I was having". On Gamepass Games Insights Key Leave Live . Davis showed off his freak athletic ability at the combine with a 4.38-second 40-yard dashabsurdly impressive for for a 6'3, 252-pound tight endalong with 33 reps on the bench press and . The time-out wasn't granted, but Jackson recovered to swing and hit the pitch over the left-field wall for a home run despite taking one hand off the bat at the beginning of the at bat. As a hurdler, he recorded times of 7.29 seconds in the 55m hurdles and 13.81 seconds in the 110m hurdles. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both baseball and football. Barkley's numbers were stunning on Friday, including a 41-inch vertical jump, 29 reps on the bench press (tied for the lead alongside Georgia's Nick Chubb) and a 4.4 40-yard dash, second only . He didnt bring any track shoes. Three years later, Poe became the heaviest player in NFL history to score a touchdown. [73], In a 2017 interview with USA Today, Jackson said he never would have played football if he had known the health risks associated with it. Download. Dwight Freeney's unexpected strength. Do you buy these numbers? 24 overall pick, the East Carolina product earned that status by acing the Combine's marquee speed and agility disciplines. Enter the 2020 NFLCombine in Indianapolis, wherethe country's best college football players converge for their first encounters with NFL franchises ahead of the 2020NFL Draft. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. A 1991 hip injury on the field ended his football career, and his baseball career ended in 1994. . He doesnt run into traffic or headaches. He then stole second base, making him the second player in All-Star Game history to hit a home run and steal a base in the same game (the first was Willie Mays). I don't know him, but the real things we know are worthy of salute. Join Date Aug 2013 Posts 59,557 Supplement Reviews [12], In 1982, Jackson's freshman year, Auburn played Boston College in the Tangerine Bowl, where Jackson made a one-handed grab on an option pitch. So Johnson borrowed a pair of spikes from East Carolinas James Pinkney then proceeded to run a blistering 4.32 in the 40. He endorsed Nike and was involved in a popular ad campaign called "Bo Knows" which envisioned Jackson attempting to take up a litany of other sports, including tennis, golf, luge, auto racing, ice hockey, and playing blues music with Bo Diddley, who scolded Jackson by telling him, "You don't know Diddley! Someone could pull this story from a time capsule and think it's a Bunyanesque tall tale except it's real as steel. Bo . Yeah, but: Running back Bo Jackson reportedly ran a 4.12 at the Combine in 1986. But you're absolutely right. Frank Cooney of NFL Draft Scout via USA Todayhas the details: "First, there is no single 'official' 40 time at the combine. Bo Jackson has an incredible net worth of $25 million in 2023. He went undrafted, which goes to show that the fastest and most electric do not always pan out. Before he could return, his mother died. After Freeney'sspeed (4.48 40-yard dash) and agility (37-inch vertical) were matched with great strength (28 bench press reps) for that size, the Colts nailed it by taking him No. Former RB Bo Jackson (4.12 at the 1986 Combine) and former cornerback Deion Sanders (4.2 in 1989) each posted better times, but aren't counted due to stop-watch inconsistencies. Cementing his draft status at the combine has become a focal point for Watkins, as he said toKendall: My draft goal has always been the same, be a top 10 player, go out there and dominate the combine and make sure those guys see my potential and go out there and ace the interviews Coming here, I am thinking, "I might get faster, I might not." [17], On November 27, 1982, Jackson and the Auburn Tigers found themselves embattled with their heated in-state rival, Alabama (73), in the Iron Bowl in Birmingham, Alabama. J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin 2011In hindsight, the numbers that Watt put up at the Combine were a window into his dominant Defensive Player of the Year future. So, some Combine performances before those years are looked at in a different light. 11 overall), Kansas City Chiefs. Like J.J. Watt before him, Donald displayed the sort of athleticism at the combine that would help him win defensive player of the year. Bo Jackson was never really a weight lifter at all, the guy did calisthenics and cardio mostly on top of game practice. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. Wide receiver John Ross holds the record for the fastest 40 . During his time playing for the Auburn Tigers football team, he ran for 4,303 career yards,[11] which was the fourth best performance in Southeastern Conference (SEC) history. For example, Bo Jackson ran a 4.12-second 40 time, but that was during the hand-timed era. Jackson might be the best athlete in the history of the Heisman. He also appeared in an episode of the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in which he plays a basketball game with Clark Kent/Superman. Giants to Release Wide Receiver Kenny Golladay. Also consider the fact that Johnson decided to run at the last minute and used borrowed shoes. Nothing projects a football player's ability to perform at the highest professional level quite likeacone-to-cone sprint inhis underwear. After being, essentially, a journeyman with an artificial hip for years in baseball, he moved into being a regular dude in Alabama. [76][77], In 2022, he donated $170,000 to pay for the funeral expenses for the victims' families following the massacre of 19 children and two adults in Uvalde, Texas. He dominates it like Wilt Chamberlain dominated basketball, but he also lends legitimacy to the event, and 20 years later, American Gladiators is far more UFC than it is "Double Dare for grown-ups." I've never really lifted weights, but I was blessed to get good genes from my mother and my grandfather. Jackson shared the backfield with Marcus Allen, himself an All-Pro and former Heisman Trophy winner, but eventually supplanted him as the featured running back despite being listed as the team's fullback. Some guys are just unfair. [11], Through the 1990s, Jackson dabbled in acting, having made several television guest appearances first on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990 as well as Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Moesha, and Married with Children. At 304 pounds, Mandarich ran a 4.65 in the 40, exploded for a 30 vertical and 103 broad jump, and ripped off 39 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. He considered a career in track and field, but sprinting would not gain him the financial security of MLB or the NFL, nor would he have sufficient time to train, given his other commitments. Scouts judge the bench press drill by the reps an athlete can do. The others are 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan's number 7, and the number 88 of Sullivan's teammate and favorite receiver, Terry Beasley. Jackson would return to competition with the White Sox toward the end of the 1991 baseball season but did not play the 1992 season while having his hip replaced. A good score for a defensive tackle is 36, and the NFL Combine record is 49. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986 . But every time you'd see an interview with him after his career, he sounded like he couldn't be more comfortable. NEVER MISS A SNAP: Sign up for our NFL newsletter for exclusive content, 2015 draft: First round (No. 1 receiver among his peers. You can only hope they remembered Randy Moss at Lambeau on Monday night in 1998, and then explain it was like that except accompanied by superhuman strength. On fourth down with 2:26 left in the game, Jackson completed the drive by going over the top for a one-yard touchdown run as Auburn (which finished 93 in 1982) pulled off a 2322 victory over Alabama and coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. . That tied Buster Skrine's 2011 mark, which beat the old record by 0.12 seconds. 2014 draft: Sixth round (No. But once the fireworks started, Megatrons competitive juices started flowing and he decided he wanted to run after all. Once again, most eyes will be on wide receiver Sammy Watkins. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. I'm lucky enough that I can roll out of bed and rattle off on something for 45 minutes. But the Bo Jackson that comes to my mind first wears a Royals uniform. Overall. NFL. That dominance started in the NFL Combine. [14], In 1985, Jackson rushed for 1,786 yards which was the second-best single-season performance in SEC history. The tornadoes claimed hundreds of lives and left many Alabama residents without power. Can you blame Al Davis, though? Deion knew how to make a statement, so he proved that he could fly on the field and ran straight to a limousine waiting for him right after. In his rookie season, Jackson rushed for a total of 554 yards on only 81 carries for a 6.8 yards per carry average. But there has to be some way, objectively, for us to share with the next generation that we may have seen the greatest physical specimen of the 20th century. Do they matter to you? 40-Yards Results. Jackson played two seasons appearing in 23 games in 1991 and 85 games in 1993. . Your login session has expired. 191 overall), Chicago Bears. Those figures, according to NFL Research, made him faster than Devin Hester (4.43 40), quicker than DeSean Jackson (1.55 10-yard split), stronger than Joe Thomas (28 reps on the bench), and meant he jumped higher than Julio Jones (38.5-inch vertical). He kept his vow and opted to play baseball for the Kansas City Royals, the defending World Series champions, which drafted him in the fourth round, 105th overall, in the 1986 amateur draft. Info; Stats . But that's a matter of debate too, since 40-yard dashes were timed by hand back then. In the jumping events, he had personal-best jumps of 2.06m (6ft 9in) in the high jump, 7.52m (24ft 8in) in the long jump and 14.85m (48ft 9in) in the triple jump. I would imagine it would be brutal for someone who was as big a star as Bo Jackson. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962) is an American former professional baseball and football player. We're so much more educated on this CTE stuff (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), there's no way I would ever allow my kids to play football today. Pat O'Donnell: Most athletic punter ever? I don't remember the first time I saw him play. At the time, NFL Network analyst Sterling Sharpe liked what he saw from the diminutive receiver. His performance including a reported 40-yard dash time of 4.58 seconds, which was especially incredible for a defensive end prospect at the time vaulted Mamula atop the first round of the draft, and he remains a cautionary tale for NFL teams to avoid being romanced by impressive combine numbers. He had a minor shoulder injury in the beginning of his collegiate football career, which didn't cause him issues in the long term. 9 overall), Cincinnati Bengals. At 65, 290 pounds with 11 1/8 hands and 34 arms, Watt ran a 4.84 in the 40, soared for a 37 vertical and 10 broad jump, and threw up a long-armed 34 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.12. Then he lived up to being pocket Herculean by throwing up 49 bench press reps. Campbell used the Combine to make his name and make sure he would be drafted. I feel like I could go and post on some bodybuilding forum that Bo Jackson benched the space shuttle, and people would be like, "well, yeah, space shuttles were a big deal back then, makes sense.". NFL Combine 45 Reps At 225lbs Bench Press | New Goal 50 for 2018 Heath Evans 01 November 2017. Stories are still told and mostly embellished about his speed. NFL Offseason Previews: Arizona Cardinals. In his first at-bat after surgery, he hit a home run to right field. The 64, 346-pound heavyweight ran a 4.98 in the 40 and powered through 44 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.7. Only Atlanta got the memo, but theyre happy five other teams passed him up. 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. The closest . A two-sport athlete good enough to moonlight as a major-league outfielder, Sanders might be the fastest player the NFL has ever seen. 11 overall), Houston Texans. The game featured both baseball and football. Its safe to say that no one saw this one coming. Poe ran the 40 in under five seconds (4.98) at nearly 350 pounds. Unlike previous editions of the NFL combine, players will do measurements, bench . The veteran safety has enjoyed a decent NFL career, but owning the top vertical in combine history shows that more ability is required to be considered a top prospect. At 6-4, 258 pounds, Mamula'straining for the event paid off with a 4.58 40-yard dash, a 38.5-inch vertical, a 10-foot 5-inch broad jump and 28 bench press reps. What put everything over the top was his studying, which resulted in a score of 49 out of 50 on the Wonderlic. In his last football game, the playoff victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in January 1991, Jackson suffered a dislocated hip following a tackle. Iowa receiver Kevin Kasper was an NFL journeyman from 2001 through 2008. That really is something, because he moved on more gracefully than a lot of us have, myself included. [33], Jackson became a popular figure for his athleticism in multiple sports through the late 1980s and early 1990s. With his draft stock holding strong near the top of the class, Johnson planned on kicking back and watching the festivities. These are incredible statistics considering his massive size. MORE: Bo Jackson Ran Fastest 40-Yard Dash Ever, According to Leaked Report Related Videos. Infield hits are to the left side, where the shortstop is playing deep, and they're slow rollers. 23 overall pick for Oakland. In 1995, Jackson completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Development at Auburn[4] to fulfill the promise he made to his mother. DRC blew past the cornerback competition by running a 4.29 40-yard dash, and he backed that up with a 37.5-inch vertical. Its that time of the year again. And then one day I rip open a pack of football stickers and there's Bo Jackson. The 2023 NFL Combine will commence on Monday, February 27, and run through March 6. He still tied with Barkley for 29 bench press reps, and he added a respectable 4.52 40-yard dash, a 10'8 broad jump, and a 38.5 vertical to round out his fine performance. Jackson's . In his abbreviated 1990 campaign, Jackson rushed for 698 yards and was selected to the only Pro Bowl of his career. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NFL scouting combine: 10 most head-turning performances, Sign up for our NFL newsletter for exclusive content, NFL scouting combine: 10 most head-turning performances. But what's your impression of how he carries himself, how he looks back on his career? The Pitt product did not take part in the bench press. The White Sox went on to win that game on a 9th-inning walk-off home run, then swept the Houston Astros for their first championship in 88 years. First Name: . Based on the conversations I've had with friends who stutter, hearing them talk about the frustration caused by not always being able to display their intelligence when it's appropriate, I have a colossal respect for Bo's ability to live as he does now. In 2009, he joined the board of Burr Ridge Bank and Trust. On January 22, 2014, Jackson rejoined the Chicago White Sox as an ambassador for the team joining the ranks of Frank Thomas, Minnie Mioso, Carlton Fisk, Ron Kittle, Carlos May, and Bill Melton. Bo Jackson reportedly recorded a hand-timed 4.12 second 40 yard dash time in 1986. Jackson was selected with the first overall pick of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he refused to play for them because a visit to team facilities the Buccaneers said was NCAA-approved was actually not, causing him to miss the remainder of his final college baseball season. In 1989, Jackson ranked fourth in the American League in both home runs, with 32, and RBI, with 105. Quinerly led Alabama with a season-high 24 points and six assists off the bench. The second player at the same combine ran a 4.62, didn't do the bench press, had a 31-inch vertical jump, broad jumped 116 inches, had a 6.75 three-cone drill, and did 20-yard shuttle in 4.08. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Paea is the NFL combine bench press king. Some reports suggest that running back Bo Jackson . But before the draft, the 6-1, 268-pounder's size was a concern for many teams. Jackson finished his career with an average of 6.6 yards per carry, which set the SEC record (minimum 400 rushes). Record holder: John Ross, WR, 2017. Follow USA TODAY Sports' Jim Reineking on Twitter @jimreineking. Yet, one of the best NFL Combine performances of all time launched him to 15th overall. He's using his explosive athleticism to develop into a dangerous pass-rusher for the Patriots, and he was the team's best defender during the 2014 playoffs. Jackson signed a 3-year deal with Kansas City Royals worth $850k, including an average salary of $283k and a signing bonus of $100k. His 4.41 40-yard dash alone would have made him a first-round pick at a number of other positions. Thanks for that. It's a miracle squared, I guess. Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina 2008Before he became CJ2K, the gold-grilled CJ4.24 was the gold standard official record-holder in laser-timed 40-yard sprints, posting a 4.24 and hitting the first-round finish line in-stride. Referencing his video game character, Jackson was featured in a 2016 advertisement for the Kia Sorento, with Jackson driving the car into a virtual stadium (a second ad features Brian Bosworth with Jackson referencing the infamous Monday Night Football touchdown run).[57]. 1 receivers as their quarterbacks routinely lean on them to complete and win jump balls against their defender. Finished o. MORE NFL COMBINE:What goes on behind the scenes in Indy. Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland 2006Davis looked like a body builder or, at the very least, an actor from an Under Armour commercial en route to running a 4.38 in the 40, skying for a 42 vertical, 108 broad, and slamming 33 reps on the bench press.4. A time where we watch NFL Draft prospects run as fast as they can, jump as far and high as possible, and crank out bench press reps like there's no tomorrow. Jackson missed much of his senior season after being ruled ineligible by the NCAA following a visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which he believes tried to sabotage his baseball career. Put all those numbers together, and its just simply unfair for someone to be that good at that many things. In other words, this event is an opportunity to really display one's supreme athletic talent regardless of draft status. [61] The set featured three colorways based on previously released Nike shoes: the "Bo Knows" Trainer I, Trainer 91 and Medicine Ball Trainer III. His 49 reps of 225 pounds has yet to be surpassed. Jackson recovered the ball by trading an autographed bat for it, and stated he planned to have it bronzed and placed on her dresser. It takes a truly special athlete to set a new benchmark to which others will aspire in the years to come. 106 overall. [29], Before Royals games, Jackson used to shoot at a target with a bow and arrow in the Royals clubhouse. The ability to leap is a competitive advantage in pro football, especially since it has evolved into a passing league. The only problem? It's not like he was able to parlay the former skill set into the latter. Bruce Irvin entered the Combine as a late-second or early-third-round pick. In short, strength and power is certainly a good thing to potentially develop as a pro football player, although much more is needed from other attributes as well. . In 2007, Jackson was ranked #8 on ESPN's Top 25 Players In College Football History list. The 8 NBA teams that can win the championship this season. [34], Jackson finished his career in 1994 with the California Angels. The vertical jump is a good test to see how explosive athletes are from a standing start, and it's especially helpful when evaluating receivers and defensive backs, who actually need to be able to jump high on game days. We agree. Unheralded Jeff Maehl out of Oregon holds the current record of 6.42 seconds, which he set in 2011, as noted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. ", In 1997, Foxy Brown referenced Jackson in her song "Big Bad Mamma. As told to Steve Mazzucchi. At the time, Jackson was 22 years old, and trying to make an even bigger name for himself than he already had in his football career. 1 overall), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1986); Seventh round (No. [64], Working with his brand Promise Nutraceuticals, Jackson announced a line of CBD products called Hero Brand CBD in November 2021.[65]. Bo Jackson. There were times when Bo was able to rely purely on his raw athleticism. And then you start rooting through message boards, and you start seeing claims of 500 pounds, 550 pounds. As a footballer, Jackson earned $7.4 million every year. Davis looked like a body builder or, at the very least, an actor from an Under Armour commercial en route to running a 4.38 in the 40, skying for a 42 vertical, 108 broad, and slamming 33 reps on the bench press. Eight-year-old me was angry at the Royals, and even though I understand the nature of the business now, I still occasionally find myself looking at his stats, and wondering what would have been. Davis not only broke the bench press record at Maryland, but all five others, too. Watkins will be a spectacle fans should not miss at this year's scouting combine. Rondel Melendez have held the top mark of 4.24 seconds (unofficial). Jackson still holds the record for most runs for 90+ yards from scrimmage with two. On July 11, 1990, against the Orioles, Jackson performed his famous "wall run", when he caught a ball six strides away from the wall. NFL Scouting Combine and Pro Day scores, percentiles and metrics for Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville. Today, we take a look at the best NFL Combine performances of all time in this glorified athletic exhibition. His 4.12-second time is said to be the fastest ever recorded. The then 5-11, 188-pounder went from a solid cornerback prospect from Nebraska to the No. Is Bo Jackson the greatest athlete ever? Here are the 16 greatest NFL Combine performances to date. I warmed up with 315 lbs x 20 reps . For his performance in 1985, Jackson was awarded the Heisman Trophy in what was considered the closest margin of victory ever in the history of the award, winning over University of Iowa quarterback Chuck Long. Possessing extreme hops, though, doesn't guarantee anything either. As usual, Jacksonville was wrong.14. Please logout and login again. In addition, Jackson claimed to have been clocked at 4.13 . He has his own video game for the original Game Boy portable gaming system, Bo Jackson's Hit and Run. Showing just how useless this test can be for real scouting evaluation, Ernest ended up going undrafted that year and never made a name for himself in the NFL. . No notable tight has come close to beating that 40 time. Physical attributes, though just one pieceof the puzzle that is a player's pre-draft evaluation, can't hurt. And she said, "no, he plays football too.". Not only did he run a best of 10.44 in the 100 meters at 6-1, 225 pounds, he also twice qualified for the NCAA indoor 60-yard dash while at Auburn (his 6.18 60 yard dash run in 1983 is still in the Auburn record books). You might ask, who's Arne Tvervaag? This year's affair will feature 319 college prospects from across the country taking part in mental and physical drills at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Best NFL Combine Performances of All Time, NFL Combine Records: 40 Times, Bench Press, Vertical Jump, and More. Jackson was told by the Buccaneers that the trip had been cleared by the NCAA and SEC. However, thats incredible for a big man. "I wish I had known about all of those head injuries, but no one knew that. At Auburn, he proved to be a tremendous athlete in both baseball and football. . In his four seasons in the NFL, Jackson rushed for 2,782 yards and 16 touchdowns with an average yards per carry of 5.4. In two weeks, I can tell I am 10 times more flexible. Here are the 16greatest NFL Combine performances to date. He . 1 receiver heading into the NFL, he'll need to impress in this drill to prove he has the flat-footed leaping ability to beat defenders. Because, quite honestly, that's all you could say half the time when he played. "GMFB" discusses which QBs to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. He attended school in McCalla, where he rushed for 1,175 yards as a running back as a high school senior. A solid cornerback for Texas A&M in the late 1990s,Curry bolted to 6.34 seconds in the 3-cone drill at the 2000 combine, per Frank Cooney via CBS Sports. I like what Ive seen from him in college.. During the huddle, Bo convinced Coach Dye to let him go over the top of offensive and defensive lines because he was a seven-foot high jumper in high school and the other team wouldn't be expecting it. I dont want to say a specific time (in the 40). Setting the 20-yard shuttle record at 3.73 seconds, per Frank Cooney via Scout.com in February of 2008. In his last season with his first hip, his OPS+ was 142. Others, not so much. His fourth came off of Randy Johnson after hitting his first three before a stint on the disabled list. It was one of the best NFL Combine performances ever, mostly based on Sanders swagger and confidence. The 4 ways this Aaron Rodgers mess can end, The gore, guts and horror of an NFL fumble pile, I understand why Andrew Luck retired, because Ive been in his shoes, 10 unwritten rules to not screw up your NFL jersey number, The never-before-revealed details of the infamous Eli Manning draft-day trade, NFL referee Sarah Thomas doesn't have time for your nonsense. What does the Bench Press measure? Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma 2013A high school quarterback turned college tight end turned NFL top-5 pick offensive tackle, Johnson took an unorthodox route to the league. We're celebrating him simply because he's the greatest athlete we've ever seen. Jackson turned down the Buccaneers' $7.6 million, five-year contract in favor of a $1.07 million, three-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, and the Buccaneers forfeited his rights before the 1987 draft. 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