Jackson He
Chinese-born American football player (born 1997)
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Peizhang Jackson He (Chinese: 何佩璋; pinyin: Hé Pèizhāng) is a Chinese former American football running back. He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He became the first Chinese-born player to play for a Power Five conference team when he appeared in a game against the UCLA Bruins on December 5, 2020.[2] A week later, against the Arizona Wildcats, he also became the first Chinese-born player to score a touchdown at the FBS level.[3]
Fullback
Shaoguan, Guangdong, China
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| Positions | Running back Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1 May 1997[1] Shaoguan, Guangdong, China |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lutheran High School of San Diego (San Diego, California) |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
He was born in Shaoguan, China. He was sent by his parents to the United States at age 17 for schooling.[3] His English name, Jackson He, takes inspiration from Michael Jackson.[3][4] He attended Lutheran High School of San Diego, where he learned to play football.[3] Although he unsuccessfully tried for the basketball team at first, he was noticed by Ron Allen, Lutheran's football coach, due to his 250-pound weight. Although initially unfamiliar with football, he stayed on the team for two years.[4]
College football career
He's college football career began at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota.[4] He was recruited to play fullback at Jamestown and redshirted his first season.[4] In 2017, his redshirt freshman season, He rushed for 376 yards on 80 carries with one touchdown.[4] He also caught 8 passes for 40 yards and one touchdown.[4][5]
He left Jamestown in 2018 and returned to China, where he played professionally in the Chinese National Football League with the Foshan Tigers.[4] He later enrolled at Arizona State University and became a member of its football team.[4] He was recruited by the university's coach, Herm Edwards.[4]
He suited up in a 2020 game against UCLA wearing a jersey with his name in Chinese characters.[2] On December 11, 2020, during a 70–7 rout of rival Arizona, He received four handoffs, which he ran for seven yards and a touchdown.[6] With the score, He became the first Chinese-born player to score a touchdown in the FBS.[6]