Aug 22, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) warms up before a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: DeSean Jackson up to running 23 MPH at 80 percent in training

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jesse Reed | Last updated 6/29/20

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson has long been among the fastest players in the NFL. Coming off core muscle surgery, he may be even faster.

DeSean Jackson is all speed, hitting 23 MPH in training

John Clark of NBC Sports Philly shared video of Jackson working out on a track, which was initially posted by his speed coach. The buzz is that Jackson is reaching 23 miles per hour, at just 80 percent in training.

DeSean Jackson’s speed coach says he is reaching 23 MPH at 80% in training

DJax got up to 21.4 MPH in season opener last year

Fastest time in NFL game last year was 22.30MPH

DeSean was told he could be stronger coming back from core muscle surgery
@garycablayan pic.twitter.com/4ZlM1ASxJU
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) June 29, 2020

As noted by Clark, the fastest run registered last season by an NFL player was 22.30 miles per hour, posted by Matt Breida.

#NFL | La corrida con mayor velocidad en el 2019 en la @NFL según @NextGenStats. Nada más y nada menos que Matt Breida, ahora corredor de los #Dolphins. 22.30 MPH = a 35.88 KMxH. Que velocidad. #NFLMX #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/WijXRlIusk
— Jorge Baez (@BaezLeyvaJ) May 25, 2020

Jackson, of course, has a history of big plays that feature his game-breaking speed. But if he’s out there running faster than ever at the age of 33, the veteran receiver may be due for more than ever before in 2020.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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