Vincent Jackson grew up on military on bases in Louisiana, Arizona, Germany and Colorado before an NFL career spanning a dozen seasons between the San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Two countries. Five states. Naturally, the former three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver often gets the same question: Where do you consider home?
“I’ve always referred to my hometown as Colorado Springs,” Jackson told The Denver Post.
The Centennial State welcomes that distinction — especially with Jackson’s place among former Colorado high school athletes who enjoyed long-lasting professional success.
Jackson, a Widefield High School and University of Northern Colorado alumnus, made his NFL retirement official in May to complete a career with 540 catches for 9,080 yards and 57 touchdowns.