Jonathan Jackson (linebacker)

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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1977-09-02) September 2, 1977 (age 45)
Dayton, Ohio
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Bonanza (Las Vegas, Nevada)
College: Oregon State
Undrafted: 2000
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Jonathan Jackson (born September 2, 1977) is a former professional American football linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints. [1] He also played for the Las Vegas Outlaws of the defunct XFL. [2]

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High school

Jonathan attended Bonanza High School in the Las Vegas Valley. He was a two-year starter on the football team and also lettered in basketball.

College career

Jonathan attended Oregon State. He played 44 games in four years totaling 279 tackles, 4 sacks, 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. He received his degree in Business Administration.

Professional career

Jackson went undrafted in the 2000 NFL Draft. He was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs, but was released during training camp. Due to his ties with Las Vegas, the newly created Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL drafted Jackson with the 332nd pick in the inaugural XFL Draft. [2] On January 6, 2002, Jackson made his sole NFL appearance for the New Orleans Saints against the San Francisco 49ers in the final game of the 2001-02 regular season. [3] During the 2002 season Jackson played for the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe. [4]

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References

  1. Jonathan Jackson, LB at NFL.com (accessed 15 November 2012
  2. 1 2 "Las Vegas Outlaws Roster-Jonathan Jackson".
  3. Johnathan Jackson stats Sports Illustrated . (accessed 15 November 2012)
  4. Jonathan Jackson - The Football Database (accessed 15 November 2012)