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DeSean Jackson is a bad, bad dude. He's cocky, he's brash, and he cannot be stopped. Since his days at Cal, he's been a human highlight reel, returning punts and making ill grabs along the way. A contract dispute with the Eagles (pay the man, please!) seems to have lowered his production this year and he still can't stop catching penalties, but he is one of the most electrifying players in the league.
Today is his 25th birthday and in his honor we've rounded up some of his best on and off the field highlights. From ridiculous kick returns like his game-winner against the G-Men last year to his heartfelt surprise of a bullying victim, check out DeSean Jackson's Most Badass Moments....
10. Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live
DATE: 3/24/2011
While some players tried out everything from boxing to bull riding during the lockout, DeSean decided to take a gig as a production assistant on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He stiff arms everyone in sight and spikes the package upon delivery. If scoring TDs were this easy then maybe the Dream Team would still have a shot at the playoffs...#justsayin'
9. Goes H.A.M on the Washington Redskins
DATE: 10/26/2009
What did the 'Skins ever do to DeSean Jackson? Here he reaches the endzone on the ground and through the air. He helps McNabb reach his 200th TD with the catch and the leap into the Redskins crowd after the end-around TD was a classy touch.
8. D-Jack Spits Hot Fiya
DATE: 4/6/2010
Now by athlete standards (not saying much), this freestyle by DeSean isn't half bad. We can't really knock D-Jack for hopping on the track with Philly natives Gillie Da Kid and Oschino because dude held his own. All we ask is that DeSean doesn't take this to the next level by going the Chris Johnson route or goes off the deep end like PrimeTime did. #dontquityourdayjob #youwillregretit
7. Ill 77-yard Punt Return vs. Tennessee
DATE: 9/1/07
This ain't no fluke. DeSean has been a beast since his days as the premier returner in the nation when he was at Cal. In the beginning of time it was written...Do not kick to DeSean Jackson.
6. Back Flip vs. Chiefs
DATE: 9/27/09
DeSean makes defenders look like bumbling villains in Bugs Bunny cartoons. The man is simply too fast. The backflip and the split get a 10. The celebration was slightly disrespectful but pretty badass. Yup, just the way we like it.
5. Miracle Catch vs. Cardinals
DATE: 1/18/09
Donovan McNabb hit Jackson with this 62-yard pass during the 2008 NFC Championship game vs. the Cardinals to go ahead 25-24. The Eagles ended up losing that game 32-25, but that was one hell of a catch. Sidebar: McNabb needs a time machine in the worst way.
4. Offers Support to Bullying Victim
DATE: 2/3/2011
At 5-foot-10 175 lbs., DeSean is one of the smallest guys in the NFL but that doesn't stop him from being a beast in the league and a pretty nice dude outside of it. Jackson appeared on The View to surprise and support 13-year-old Nadin Khoury, a Pennysylvania native who was attacked on video by seven teenagers one month earlier. If you don't get a little choked up during this one you probably have the "Tin Man syndrome" as Stephen A. Smith would say.
3. 88-yard TD vs. Redskins
DATE: 11/15/2010
That's on the first play of the game folks. DeSean put the shoes on 'em and practically moonwalked into the endzone. His trademark spike was glorious and set the tone for the rest of the game. And by set the tone we mean this led to one of the most epic ass-whoopings in Monday Night Football history. The Eagles would score 45 points in the first half alone and go on to win by a score of 59-28. Oh what a difference a year makes...
2. 91-yard TD vs. Cowboys
DATE: 12/12/2010
As if a 91-yard TD wasn't enough, he taunts the Cowboys by falling backwards over the plane to make it official. Yeah, dude has had a couple premature celebration fails but with experience he's learned the art of perfectly timing his taunts. Well done, DeSean.
1. Walk Off vs. Giants
DATE: 12/19/10
With the NFC East lead on the line...the Giants inexplicably decided to kick it to DeSean Jackson. Not much else can be said about this video that isn't already explained in the clip itself. Look away now Giants fans.
