Kevin Jackson (American football)

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Kevin Jackson
Date of birth (1973-10-27) October 27, 1973 (age 51)
Place of birth Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
StatusNot Active
Position(s) S
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight206 lb (93 kg)
US college Alabama
High school Northview (Dothan)
Career history
As player
1997 Arizona Cardinals*
1998 Tampa Bay Storm
1999, 2001 Buffalo Destroyers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Kevin Jackson (born October 27, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a safety. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide football for the 1995 and 1996 seasons. After the 1996 season, he was recognized as a unanimous All-American. After going undrafted and signing briefly with the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL), Jackson also played professionally with both the Tampa Bay Storm and Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League (AFL).

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College career

Jackson originally committed to Alabama in 1992; however, he was not signed at that time as he was unable to qualify academically. [1] Instead, he utilized his first two years of eligibility to play defensive back at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi. [2] During his tenure at Jones County, Jackson compiled 105 tackles, five interceptions and blocked two kicks. [3]

Starting at defensive back for the Crimson Tide for the 1995 squad, against Georgia Jackson had ten tackles and three interceptions and was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance. [4] The three interceptions in a single still remains tied for the most in a single game by an Alabama player. [5] At the conclusion of the 1995 season, Jackson was named First-team All-SEC by The Birmingham News after he finished the season with 62 tackles and five interceptions. [6]

For the 1996 season, Jackson had 72 tackles and led the SEC with his seven interceptions. [7] In recognition for his on-field performance, he was recognized as a unanimous selection to the 1996 College Football All-America Team. [8]

Career college statistics

YearSchoolGP–GSTacklesSacksPass DefenseFumblesBlocked
SoloAstTotalNo–YardsInt–YardsBURcv–YardsFFKick
1995 Alabama [9] 12–12 3824620–05–?20–000
1996 Alabama [7] 12–12 4329724–197–4450–000

Professional career

After not being selected in the 1997 NFL draft, Jackson signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals in April 1997. He was later waived by the team during training camp in August 1997. [10] Jackson later signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League in January 1998, but never played a game with the Storm after he was placed on injured reserve. [11] After the season, he was left unprotected by the Storm and was taken by the Buffalo Destroyers in the 1998 expansion draft. [11] Jackson then played two seasons with the Destroyers in 1999 and 2001. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Hurt, Cecil (August 2, 1992). "Freshmen findings: Starting jobs may be scarce for incoming recruits". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 1C. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  2. ↑ Deas, Tommy (February 1, 1995). "No surprises as recruiting war ends". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 1C. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Kevin Jackson". The Tuscaloosa News. February 1, 1995. p. 1C. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  4. ↑ "SEC honors Jackson". TimesDaily. October 3, 1995. p. 5C. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  5. ↑ 2012 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Record Book (PDF). Tuscaloosa, Alabama: University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office. 2012. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 7, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  6. ↑ Carroll, Andrew (August 22, 1996). "Kevin Jackson has 'better feel' for defense". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 3C. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  7. 1 2 1996 University of Alabama Final Football Statistics (PDF). Tuscaloosa, Alabama: University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office. 1996. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 12, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  8. ↑ National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Award Winners: All-America Selections (PDF). NCAA.org. p. 10. Retrieved February 7, 2013.{{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  9. ↑ 1995 University of Alabama Final Football Statistics (PDF). Tuscaloosa, Alabama: University of Alabama Athletics Media Relations Office. 1995. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 12, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  10. ↑ Reisner, Mel (August 20, 1997). "Burnstein among 18 waived as Cards shave roster". Kingman Daily Miner. p. 6. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  11. 1 2 "Kevin Jackson". The Storm Shelter. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Kevin Jackson". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
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