Tony Jackson (American football)

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Tony Jackson
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Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1982-07-05) July 5, 1982 (age 42)
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Ypsilanti (MI) Willow Run
College: Iowa
NFL draft: 2005  / Round: 6 / Pick: 196
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Tony Jackson (born July 5, 1982) is a former American football fullback. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Iowa.

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Early life

Jackson attended Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he starred in football, basketball, and track & field. In football, he was a two-time All-Conference pick.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Jackson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks as a tight end in the sixth round (196th overall) of the 2005 NFL draft. [1] However, he was waived by the team following the preseason. [2]

New York Giants

Jackson was signed by the New York Giants in the 2006 offseason, but failed to make the team out of training camp and was released.

Oakland Raiders

Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders on October 25, 2006. He was re-signed by the team in the 2007 offseason, but waived on July 24. He again spent time with the team during the 2008 offseason, but was released on July 18.

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References

  1. ↑ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Tony Jackson". Spotrac.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.


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