Cleveland Jackson

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Cleveland Jackson
No. 81
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1956-10-01) October 1, 1956 (age 67)
Crossett, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Northwestern (MI)
College: Michigan State
Los Angeles Southwest
UNLV
NFL draft: 1979  / Round: 5 / Pick: 117
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:7
Player stats at PFR

Cleveland Lee Jackson (born October 1, 1956) is a former American football tight end who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football for three different schools before being selected in the 5th round (117th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft. He also spent time in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the BC Lions, and in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Arizona Wranglers and Oklahoma Outlaws, but did not play.

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Early life and education

Jackson was born on October 1, 1956, in Crossett, Arkansas. He attended Northwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan, before starting a college football career with the Michigan State Spartans. After earning a varsity letter in 1975 with Michigan State, he transferred to Los Angeles Southwest College, spending the 1976 season with their team. [1]

He made a second transfer in 1977 to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, often known as UNLV. He finished his education with the school, and played tight end on their varsity team in both seasons with the university. [1]

Professional career

After graduating from UNLV, Jackson was selected in the 5th round (117th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He made the final roster, and was backup tight end in their first two games. Against the St. Louis Cardinals in week two, he made his first career catch (7 yards) before suffering a season-ending knee injury. [2] He was subsequently placed on injured reserve. [3] He was released by the Giants during the 1980 NFL preseason.

After being released by New York, Jackson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles, only to be released a day later following a failed physical. [4]

In 1981, Jackson returned to professional football by signing a contract with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [5] He did not make their final roster. He came back to the NFL in 1982 with the Washington Redskins, but was released on August 3. [6]

Jackson moved to the United States Football League (USFL) in their inaugural season of 1983, being signed by the Arizona Wranglers. He did not make their final roster, and was released in February. [7] He made a final comeback attempt the following year with the Oklahoma Outlaws, but was released in training camp. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Cleveland Jackson Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  2. ↑ "Cleveland Jackson 1979 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  3. ↑ "Transactions". The Orlando Sentinel . September 17, 1979 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Jackson fails Eagles' physical exam". The Central New Jersey Home News . August 14, 1980 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ "Roster increase opens door". The Province . May 25, 1981 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. ↑ "Transactions". The Daily Advertiser . August 3, 1982 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  7. ↑ "Notes". Arizona Republic . February 24, 1983 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  8. ↑ Donovan, Kevin (February 10, 1984). "Outlaws' LB Wanted Tulsa Time". The Daily Oklahoman – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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