Drake Jackson’s NFL journey began this past weekend at the 49ers’ rookie minicamp. He and undrafted signee Kevin Atkins were the only two defensive linemen partaking in practice.

SANTA CLARA — With the 49ers sending an inside linebacker blitz Sunday, second-year defensive end Drake Jackson was compromised. When Elijah Mitchell circled out of the backfield to the left, it ...

SANTA CLARA — Javon Kinlaw wasn’t the 49ers’ only defensive star Saturday night in Minnesota. As Kinlaw walked off the U.S. Bank Stadium field, he did so with Drake Jackson.

San Francisco 49ers' Drake Jackson (95) does a backflip after the 49ers 35-7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2022.

49ers defensive end Drake Jackson heads to injured reserve and will miss at least four games. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 58°F. Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 Today's e-Edition.

49ers’ Drake Jackson Earns Respect From 2-Time All-Pro Edge Rusher. Unlock the latest San Francisco 49ers news — direct to your inbox. Subscribe with Google Subscribe with Facebook ...

USC’s Drake Jackson is the 49ers’ top draft pick this season, joining a defensive front via the No. 61 overall pick Friday night.

There was a lot of hope going into 2023 for defensive end Drake Jackson. The San Francisco 49ers were banking on him to be a complimentary pass rusher opposite of Nick Bosa.

That’s why this offseason’s work has been so important to Drake Jackson. Thus far, he’s bulked up from 252 to 265 pounds. And in reworking his body, Jackson has hit new highs on both the ...

Drake Jackson's promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason.. After recording 3.0 sacks in his first six games ...

When the 49ers drafted Drake Jackson in 2022 at the end of the second round, it was viewed as a tremendous steal. Taking an impact pass rusher in Jackson out of USC who could have easily gone ...