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Texas announces hire of Jacksonville Jaguars WR coach Chris Jackson

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers coach Chris Jackson is leaving Florida to accept the same position with the Texas Longhorns, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.

#Jaguars WR Coach Chris Jackson has informed Doug Pederson's staff he is taking the same position at @TexasFootball, per multiple sources #Jaguars WRs caught 238 passes for 2,677 yards and 19 TDs in his lone season in 2022, including Christian Kirk & Zay Jones' historic seasons

— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) January 24, 2023

The school confirmed the news on Tuesday evening with Jackson also holding the title of passing game coordinator.