Eddie Jackson Bio | Wiki
Eddie Jackson ( Full Name: Eddie Paul Jackson Jr.) is a popular American chef and former football cornerback who is now the host of Outchef’d on the Food Network as well as the host of Christmas Cookie Challenge (2022) with co-host Ree Drummond Food Network. Besides, Eddie also serves as a judge on the Food Network show Supermarket Stakeout.
He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and Washington Redskins. Coming out of Alabama, Eddie was projected by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts to be a third-round pick. The Chicago Bears selected Eddie in the fourth round with the 112th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
He was the 13th safety drafted in 2017. He made his first career start and professional regular season debut in the Chicago Bears’ season-opener against the Atlanta Falcons and recorded three solo tackles during the 23–17 loss. On October 22, 2017, Eddie recorded four solo tackles, deflected a pass, made his first career interception, recovered a fumble, and scored two touchdowns during the Bears’ 17–3 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Eddie Jackson Age
Eddie was born on December 19, 1980, in Americus, Georgia, in the United States. He is 43 years old. Eddie celebrates his birthday on December 19, every year.
Eddie Jackson Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Eddie stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in ( approx. 1.83m ).
Eddie Jackson Family
He was born in Americus, Georgia, to his parents. Eddie has younger brothers named Dyland and Zackery. He is the son of Eddie Jackson Sr.
Eddie Jackson Wife | Chef Wife | Food Network Wife| Chef Married | Spouse
Eddie is in a relationship with a beautiful girl, Alison Taylor. The two have revealed very little information about their relationship or how they started. He has posted one picture of them where Alison visited the ground to cheer him up. He and his partner, Alison Gore, announced the birth of their daughter in August 2023 through several posts on their Instagram accounts.
Eddie Jackson Education
He graduated from the University of Arkansas and played college football as well.
Chef Eddie Jackson | Celebrity Chef
Following retiring from football, Eddie became a personal trainer, as well as owning a food truck, Caribbean Grill, in Houston. Cooking had been a lifelong passion of Eddie. Eddie also infrequently served as a judge on Clash of the Grandmas. He is the current host of the Christmas Cookie Challenge on the Food Network, as well as one of the judges.
Eddie has also appeared on Chopped as a judge. In 2021, Eddie was a team captain of BBQ Brawl competing against Bobby Flay and Michael Symon. Jackson also served as a judge on seasons 11 and 12 of Halloween Wars and Guy’s Grocery Games throughout it’s run on the network.
Eddie Jackson Masterchef
He first gained culinary notoriety as he competed on Season 4 of the reality cooking competition show MasterChef in 2013, finishing in seventh place.
Eddie Jackson Food Network
Eddie is currently the host of Outchef’d on the Food Network as well as the host of Christmas Cookie Challenge (2022) with co-host Ree Drummond Food Network. He also works as a judge on the Food Network show Supermarket Stakeout.
Eddie Jackson Food Network Star
He competed on Season 11 of the Food Network series Food Network Star in 2015, and won the season, beating out eleven other contestants.
Eddie Jackson Recipes | Chef Recipes
– Jerk Meatloaf Balls.
– Whole-Grain Breakfast Porridge.
– Italian Sausages in Tomato Sauce with Cheesy Polenta.
– Savory Curry Granola with Coconut Oil, Nuts and Seeds.
– Eddie’s Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Salad.
– Eddie’s Grilled Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Salad.
– Lemon Herb Chicken Pasta with Green Peas, Snap Peas and Spinach.
– Cookies and Cream Magic Bars.
– Sweet Chili Chip-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Sriracha Ranch Dipping Sauce.
– Caribbean Jerk Sliders.
– Chipotle Shrimp with Avocado Cream.
– Pumpkin Pie Thumbprint Cookies.
– Savory Curry Granola with Coconut Oil, Nuts and Seeds.
Eddie Jackson Cooking Show | BBQ
As a reward for winning Food Network Star, she got his own Food Network cooking competition series, BBQ Blitz, in which contestants competed to create the best barbecue dish; Jackson served as the host. BBQ ran for six episodes in late 2015. Since 2016 Eddie has hosted the Food Network cooking competition series Kids BBQ Championship. For the first season in 2016 his co-host was model Camila Alves, while for the 2nd season in 2017, his co-host was fellow Food Network Star winner (season 9) Damaris Phillips.
Eddie Jackson Cookbook
On September 24, 2019, Eddie published his cookbook Game-Day Eats: 100 Recipes for Homegating Like a Pro. In this cookbook, Eddie shows how anyone at any culinary skill level can create festive feasts any day of the week
. Each inventive and hearty recipe includes steps that can be done ahead of time or prepped very quickly so that you never have to miss a play―whether you’re gathering for a traditional Sunday afternoon or a weeknight game. With influences from his international culinary escapades and pro days traveling the country, and illustrated with 150 mouthwatering full-color photos, the food in Game-Day Eats is sure to win over your favorite crowd.
Eddie Jackson Cooking | Food
Eddie found his passion in cooking. He turned Celebrity Chef who was the winner of season 11 of the Food Network cooking competition series Food Network Star in 2015. He beat out 12 other celebrity chef hopefuls and will now have his cooking series on the Food Network.
Eddie Jackson NFL Food Network
He was an NFL professional football player who was the Champion of the eleventh season of Food Network Star. Eddie’s pilot BBQ Blitz, aired during the finale of Food Network Star will serve as the basis for his new show centered around barbeque. Also a personal trainer and bodybuilder, he prides himself on creating healthy, nutritious dishes that can help others life a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing the flavors they love.
Family Eddie Jackson Chef Wife
He was born in Americus, Georgia, to Eddie Jackson Sr. and is now dating Alison Taylor.
Eddie Jackson Is He Married
He is not married but is in a relationship with Alison Taylor. Together they welcomed a daughter in 2023.
Eddie Jackson Net Worth
Eddie was a professional football player for four years. Therefore, Eddie has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Eddie’s net worth is $3 million.
Is Eddie Jackson Married
Besides being a celebrity chef, Eddie is not married but is in a relationship with Alison Taylor.
How Old Is Eddie Jackson
Eddie is a 43-year-old who was born on December 19, 1980, in Americus, Georgia, in the United States. Eddie celebrates his birthday on December 19, every year.
Who Is Eddie Jackson
He is a Champion of the eleventh season of Food Network Star who formerly competed on MasterChef in 2013. Before his culinary career, Eddie was a professional football player who began his career with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. Eddie played cornerback and strong safety for the University of Arkansas where he also ran high hurdles for the Razorback’s national champion track team.
Eddie Jackson Social Media Account
Instagram – chefeddiejackson