LaRoche Jackson

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LaRoche Jackson
LaRoche Jackson.jpg
Jackson in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1984-06-21) June 21, 1984 (age 40)
Irwinton, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Irwinton (GA) Wilkinson County
College: Clark Atlanta
Position: Defensive back
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:582.0
Pass breakups:67
Forced fumbles:7
Fumble recoveries:11
Interceptions:29
Player stats at ArenaFan.com


LaRoche J. Jackson (born June 21, 1984) is a former American football defensive back. He played as a defensive back for Clark Atlanta University. He was signed as a free agent by the Jacksonville Sharks in 2010, played for the championship Sharks team in 2011, and played for the Sharks throughout 2012. He signed with the Lakeland Raiders in 2013. [1] [2] On March 30, 2013, it was announced that he had signed with the Cleveland Gladiators. On April 22, 2015, Jackson returned to the Sharks. [3] [4] On April 27, 2017, Jackson was released by the Sharks. On May 16, 2017, Jackson was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm. He signed with the Atlanta Havoc in December 2017. [5] On March 5, 2019, Jackson returned to the AFL as he was assigned to the expansion Atlantic City Blackjacks. [6]

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