Steven Jackson
A bruising, bell-cow running back who delivered eight consecutive 1,000-yard seasons for the Rams, embodying relentless production on often struggling teams.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American football player·Birthday: July 22·Millennials
Biography
Steven Jackson emerged from Oregon State as a first-round draft pick in 2004, stepping into the massive shadow left by Marshall Faulk in St. Louis. He quickly forged his own identity, not with flashy speed but with a punishing, north-south style that made him the centerpiece of the Rams' offense for nearly a decade. During a period marked by frequent coaching changes and roster turnover, Jackson was the one immovable constant, a workhorse who shouldered the load with a rare combination of power and receiving ability. His consistency was staggering, churning out yardage behind often-overmatched offensive lines. While team success eluded him for most of his career, his individual excellence and durability made him one of the most respected backs of his era, a symbol of quiet, professional perseverance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Steven was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Steven Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Steven's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Rushed for over 1,000 yards in eight consecutive NFL seasons from 2005 to 2012.
- Finished his career with 11,438 rushing yards, ranking him among the top 20 rushers in NFL history at the time of his retirement.
- Earned three Pro Bowl selections (2006, 2009, 2010) during his tenure with the St. Louis Rams.
- Recorded over 3,300 receiving yards in his career, showcasing his versatility as a dual-threat back.
Did You Know?
He majored in business administration at Oregon State and has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures post-football.
Jackson is an accomplished pianist and has played since childhood.
He was the first St. Louis Rams player to be featured on the cover of the 'Madden NFL' video game (Madden NFL 10).
“I always wanted to be the guy that when they turned the film on Monday, they said, 'He played hard.'”
