Jackson Dean Heflin (born March 8, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and

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College career

Heflin played

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for four seasons, earning second-team all-

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honors for the Huskies in 2019. In 2020, he transferred to

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and started 2020 at defensive tackle next to

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Professional career

Green Bay Packers

In 2021, Heflin signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent, and made the opening day roster. He was released on January 21, 2022. The Packers re-signed Heflin to a futures contract on January 27, 2022, following their playoff exit. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the

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the next day. On December 13, 2022, Heflin was released from the practice squad.

New York Giants

On December 15, 2022, Helfin was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released from the practice squad on January 3, 2023. The Giants re-signed Heflin to their practice squad on January 6, then released four days later.

Houston Roughnecks

On January 8, 2023, Heflin signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. On May 8, 2023, Heflin was named to the All-XFL team. He was released from his contract on May 15, 2023.

New Orleans Saints

On May 15, 2023, Heflin signed with the

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. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. On August 27, 2024, Heflin was waived by the Saints.

Los Angeles Rams

On December 3, 2024, Heflin was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 20, 2025.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

Los Angeles Rams bioNorthern Illinois Huskies bioIowa Hawkeyes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Heflin, Jack 1998 births Living people American football defensive tackles American football defensive ends Northern Illinois Huskies football players Iowa Hawkeyes football players Green Bay Packers players New York Giants players Sportspeople from Galesburg, Illinois Players of American football from Illinois Houston Roughnecks players New Orleans Saints players Los Angeles Rams players