Melvin Jackson (American football)

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Melvin Jackson
No. 71
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1954-05-05) May 5, 1954 (age 71)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:267 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school: Los Angeles (CA) Mount Carmel
College: USC
NFL draft: 1976: 12th round, 328th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:64
Games started:34
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Melvin Jackson Jr. (born May 5, 1954) is an American former professional football guard in the National Football League (NFL).

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Biography

Jackson was born on May 5, 1954, in Los Angeles, California. [1] He is the grandfather of Miami Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson.

Career

Jackson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1976 NFL draft with the 328th overall pick. [2] He played five seasons with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Southern California.

References

  1. "Melvin Jackson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. "1976 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.