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- ↑ Kevin Kelley (June 4, 2007). "DT Toby Jackson Commits, Keeps Dawgs on a Roll". www.SicEmDawgs.com. SicEmDawgs.com. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
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- ↑ Iliana Limón (December 15, 2010). "Four-star defensive end Toby Jackson, linebacker Ray Cottman sign with UCF". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Dallas Cowboys officially sign DE Toby Jackson and cut DT Ike Igbinosun". www.sportsday.dallasnews.com. July 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ Jarrod Heil (June 1, 2015). "Former UCF football player added to Predators roster". www.centralfloridafuture.com. Central Florida Future. Retrieved February 22, 2017.