Last updated: August 2026
| Full Name | McKinnley Jackson |
| Born | December 26, 2001, Lucedale, Mississippi, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Professional Football Player (Defensive Tackle) |
| Team/Club | Cincinnati Bengals |
McKinnley Jackson is an American professional football player who plays defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals. A former Texas A&M standout, he was a third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. No reliable public net worth figure exists for Jackson; his known earnings come from his rookie contract.
Early Life & Family
McKinnley Jackson was born on December 26, 2001, in Lucedale, Mississippi, and was rated the top high-school player in the state.
Rise to Fame
Jackson spent four seasons (2020-23) at Texas A&M, starting in 26 of the 40 games he played. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 326 pounds, he was a two-time team captain and four-year starter who lined up at nose tackle in odd fronts and at multiple positions in even fronts, finishing his college career with 15.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks.
Career History
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Jackson in the third round (97th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. A knee injury during his first training camp caused him to miss the first four games of his rookie season. He made the roster again in 2025, and after requesting a trade around the midseason deadline, saw more playing time later in the year, appearing in nine games.
How They Built Their Wealth
Jackson signed a four-year rookie contract with the Bengals worth roughly $5.6 million, including a signing bonus of around $890,000, according to publicly tracked NFL contract data. Beyond his rookie deal, no reliable net worth estimate exists.
McKinnley Jackson is still fighting for a long-term role on a increasingly crowded Bengals defensive line, with his finances tied to his rookie contract rather than any confirmed net worth figure.