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Jackson Harper stats, 2026

Colorado State (3–4, Pac-12). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jackson Harper is a wide receiver for Colorado State (3–4). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 9th in EPA per play (1.03), 124th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (8), 172nd in receiving yards (335), in 6 games. This week: Colorado State at Utah State.

Receiving yards335172nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches25172nd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch13.4291st of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs2192nd of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jackson Harper?

Position
Wide receiver
High school
Avon Old Farms (Avon, CT)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Jackson Harper's receiving stats

He's 172nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (335) and 172nd of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (25).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards335172nd of 682
Catches25172nd of 682
Yards per catch13.4291st of 675
Receiving TDs2192nd of 506

The season

Jackson Harper's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 9th of 199 receivers and tight ends in EPA per play (1.03) and 124th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (8).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)8124th of 657
EPA per play1.039th of 199

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Jackson Harper's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2024UConn155.00—
2025UConn8516.41—
2026Colorado State2533513.420
Career3439111.530

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

By school

How did Jackson Harper do at UConn and Colorado State?

Colorado State this season is where he's been best: his best on 1 of the 2 rates below. That's 13.4 yards a catch (6.2 at UConn). His biggest season for receiving yards was 2026 at Colorado State, with 335. The Colorado State numbers are 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026. The rates compare fairly with his other seasons; the totals are still growing.

Receiving yards by season
2024, UConn: 5520242025, UConn: 515120252026, Colorado State: 3353352026*
Yards per catch
UConn, 2024–2025: 6.26.22024–2025Colorado State, 2026: 13.413.42026*
Touchdowns per catch
UConn, 2024–2025: 11.1%11.1%2024–2025Colorado State, 2026: 8.0%8.0%2026*
SchoolSeasonsCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush ydsExplosive catches
UConn2024–20259566.21——
Colorado State2026 (so far)2533513.42032.0%

* 2026 so far, through Oct 24, 2026.

Totals for his seasons at each school; rates worked out from those totals. Success and explosive rates count every play; EPA per play leaves out garbage time. Rates need the same minimum sample as the season stats.

Advanced

Jackson Harper's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025UConn-0.55-0.55—-1.11%
2026Colorado State+0.76+0.7632.0%27.310%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Jackson Harper's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. WyomingW 35–1338311
2vs. Southern UtahW 58–24102612
3Colorado State9300
4at UTSAL 45–5936400
7at Texas StateL 27–6691503
8vs. San Diego StateW 56–4959402

FAQ

Questions about Jackson Harper

What position does Jackson Harper play?

Jackson Harper plays wide receiver for Colorado State, which is 3–4 this season.

Where has Jackson Harper played?

UConn (2024–2025) and Colorado State (2026).

Where is Jackson Harper from, and what year is he?

Jackson Harper is wide receiver for Colorado State.

What are Jackson Harper's career stats?

Over 3 seasons (2024–2026), Jackson Harper has 34 catches for 391 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Who does Jackson Harper play for?

Colorado State (3–4, Pac-12), where he plays wide receiver.

Is Jackson Harper eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Jackson Harper was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Jackson Harper play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. San Diego State: 59 receiving yards, 4 catches, 2 explosive catches (16+ yards). Colorado State won 56–49.

Where did Jackson Harper go to high school?

Avon Old Farms (Avon, CT).

What are Jackson Harper's stats this season?

335 receiving yards, 25 catches, 13.4 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 8 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jackson Harper rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 9th of 199 in EPA per play, 124th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 172nd of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Jackson Harper play next?

Colorado State visits Utah State Sat, Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET on USA Net. The numbers' pick: Utah State.

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