Football

Mark Jackson signs with highest-paid NFL kicker’s agents

Rob Roche is also Justin Tucker’s agent, who holds the record for longest-ever made field goal and highest-paid NFL kicker.

Mark Jackson setting himself up for a kick at the NFL Combine in indianapolis
Mark Jackson Wicklow keeper Mark Jackson (green top) hopes that Rob Roche can secure him a contract in the NFL. PICTURE: NFL UK

WICKLOW keeper Mark Jackson has signed with NFL agent Rob Roche ahead of the upcoming season, according to US-based Irish journalist Conor Mangan.

Jackson has just completed his pro day with Rory Beggan, Charlie Smyth and Darragh Leader along with the other International Player Pathway players at the University of South Florida.

Roche also represents the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens.

Tucker’s current deal, signed in 2022, is worth a total of $24 million over four years.

He also holds the record for the longest-made field goal in the NFL, which was from 66 yards out against the Detroit Lions.