Jacksonville’s Daredevil Jaguar :
Bungee Jumps, Stunts, and Zero Fear
Jacksonville, FL · American Football
★Mascot Hall of Fame — Class of 2024
| Team / Organization | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|
| Location | Jacksonville, FL |
| League / Division | NFL |
| First Debuted | 1996 (Jaguars’ inaugural season) |
| Species / Type | Jaguar (anthropomorphic) |
| Best Known For | Extreme stunts and bungee-jump entrances from stadium rafters; rival mascot pranks; signature leaps into inflatable pools |
| Year Inducted | 2024 |
Profile
Jaxson de Ville has been the Jaguars’ daredevil ambassador since the franchise’s very first season in 1996. He’s best known for his death-defying stadium stunts — bungee jumps from the rafters, dives into inflatable pools on the field, and elaborate antics that make even opposing fans pay attention. He was a finalist for the 2023 Hall of Fame class before earning induction in 2024.
Fun Facts
- Jaxson’s most infamous stunt involved bungee jumping from the rafters at TIAA Bank Field directly into an inflatable kiddie pool on the field — one of the most memorable stunts in NFL mascot history.
- Jaxson is well known for heckling opposing players and coaches during warm-ups, once drawing an official complaint from a visiting head coach to game officials about the jaguar’s sideline behavior.
- He was a finalist in the 2023 Mascot Hall of Fame balloting before earning induction in the Class of 2024, which also included Lou Seal, Monte, and Orbit.
