Gerald Jackson (American football)

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Gerald Jackson
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1956-03-05) March 5, 1956 (age 68)
Moss Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Moss Point
(Moss Point, Mississippi)
College: Mississippi State
NFL draft: 1979  / Round: 10 / Pick: 260
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

Gerald Eugene Jackson (born March 5, 1956) is a former American football defensive back who played one season with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State and was drafted by the Chiefs in the 10th round of the 1979 NFL draft. [1] [2] He was also a member of the Baltimore Colts. [3]

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References

  1. "Gerald Jackson". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. "Gerald Jackson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  3. "Gerald Jackson NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved September 1, 2023.