Former Florida Gator, Jax Jaguar Willie Jackson is new AD at Edward Waters College

JACKSONVILLE, Florida -- Former University of Florida and Jaguars receiver Willie Jackson was named athletic director at Edward Waters College on Wednesday by school president Nat Glover.

Jackson, 43, spent parts of eight seasons in the NFL, including three years with the Jaguars (1995-97). The Jaguars selected Jackson as part of the expansion draft in 1995 when the Dallas Cowboys left the former fourth-round selection unprotected. Jackson caught 103 passes for 1,281 yards and 10 touchdowns with the Jaguars.

He played for the Gators from 1990-93 under Steve Spurrier and finished his college career with 162 receptions for 2,172 yards and 24 touchdowns. Jackson’s yardage total is No. 5 on the Gators’ all-time career list. Jackson also played for the Gators basketball team in 1990 and ’91. He graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications and was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008.

Jackson replaces Johnny Rembert, who resigned last July but stayed on with the school in an advisory position.

Jackson’s appointment is effective immediately. He has five children, including a son, Sir Jackson, who is a quarterback. He plans to transfer to EWC in the fall and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining.

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