Eddie Jackson

Eddie Jackson is a former NFL player who has successfully transitioned into a multifaceted career involving culinary ventures and fitness training. After his football career, he focused on his passion for cooking and fitness, becoming a food truck owner, private chef, and personal trainer. Jackson emphasizes creating healthy food that is both nutritious and full of flavor, eliminating the need for "cheat" days in a diet.

Jackson's culinary skills were nationally recognized when he joined the Food Network family in 2015. He won over audiences and judges by outperforming 11 competitors on the show "Food Network Star." Following this victory, in 2016, he collaborated with Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli as a mentor on "Star Salvation," a competition designed to give eliminated contestants from "Food Network Star" a second chance.

Further expanding his presence in the culinary world, Jackson hosts two digital series on FoodNetwork.com, "Eddie Jackson's Game-Day Playbook" and "Eddie Jackson’s Fitness Playbook," where he combines his expertise in both fitness and cooking to offer viewers tips on preparing healthy, tasty game-day meals and maintaining an active lifestyle. Through these platforms, he continues to inspire and motivate his audience toward healthier living.