Jason Jefferson

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Jason Jefferson
No. 99
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1981-12-20) December 20, 1981 (age 41)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: Chicago (IL) Leo
College: Wisconsin
NFL Draft: 2005  / Round: 6 / Pick: 193
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:25
Player stats at NFL.com

Jason Jefferson (born December 20, 1981) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. [1] He played college football at Wisconsin.

Contents

Jefferson was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons.

Education

Jason Jefferson is a graduate of Leo Catholic High School, located on the South Side of Chicago. [2]

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References

  1. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  2. "Leo Catholic High School Alumni". Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-10-11.