Buddy Jackson

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Buddy Jackson
No. 40     Edmonton Eskimos
Born: (1989-03-03) March 3, 1989 (age 34)
Plantation, Florida
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status American
Position(s) CB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight189 lb (86 kg)
College Pittsburgh
High school Cypress Bay (Weston, Florida)
Career history
As player
2012 Indianapolis Colts*
2012 Washington Redskins*
2013 New York Giants*
2013 Kansas City Chiefs*
2013 Pittsburgh Steelers*
2013–2015 Calgary Stampeders
2015 Dallas Cowboys*
2016 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2017 BC Lions
2018–present Edmonton Eskimos
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Anthony Hugh "Buddy" Jackson II (born March 3, 1989) is a Canadian football cornerback for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and attended Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. Jackson has been a member of six NFL teams; Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys. Elsewhere in the CFL Jackson has also been a member of Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions.

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Early years

Jackson was a three-year varsity letterman for the Cypress Bay High School Lightning, starting two years at cornerback. He also participated in basketball and track, where he was a district champion in the 100-metre dash. [1]

College career

Jackson played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2008 to 2011. [2] He was redshirted in 2007. [1] He recorded 34 total tackles, four pass break-ups and one fumble recovery his senior year. [2]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Jackson signed with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) on April 30, 2012, after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was waived/injured by the Colts on August 15, 2012. [3]

Washington Redskins

On November 12, 2012, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Washington Redskins' of the NFL. [3]

New York Giants

Jackson signed a futures contract with the NFL's New York Giants on January 25, 2013. He was released by the Giants on May 11, 2013. [3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL on May 14, 2013. He was released by the Chiefs on August 1, 2013. [3]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL on August 1, 2013. He was released by the Steelers on August 10, 2013. [3]

Calgary Stampeders

Jackson spent the 2013 CFL season on the Calgary Stampeders' practice roster. He made his CFL debut on June 28, 2014, starting against the Montreal Alouettes. He started 12 games at cornerback, recording 42 tackles, during the 2014 CFL season. Jackson was on the injury list for six games. [2]

Dallas Cowboys

On December 22, 2015, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys' of the NFL. [4] He was released by the Cowboys on May 6, 2016. [5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Jackson signed with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 21, 2016. [6] Jackson played six games for the Riders in 2016, contributing 21 tackles.

BC Lions

Jackson signed with the BC Lions of the CFL on February 14, 2017. [7] In one season in BC Jackson accumulated 17 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles and recorded his first career interception.

Edmonton Eskimos

On February 28, 2018, Jackson signed with the Edmonton Eskimos (CFL). [8]

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  4. ↑ "BUDDY JACKSON". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  5. ↑ Garey, Glenn (May 6, 2016). "Cowboys Announce The Release Of Five Players". newsbake.com. Archived from the original on June 8, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
  6. ↑ "RIDERS SIGN BUDDY JACKSON". riderville.com. June 21, 2016. Archived from the original on July 30, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Lions sign free-agent defensive back Buddy Jackson to contract". sportsnet.ca. February 14, 2017. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Esks ink DB Buddy Jackson - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. 2018-02-28. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
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