Tyson Jackson

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Tyson Jackson
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Jackson with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2010
No. 94, 99
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1986-06-06) June 6, 1986 (age 38)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:296 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: West St. John (Edgard, Louisiana)
College: LSU (2004–2008)
NFL draft: 2009  / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:266
Sacks:9.0
Pass deflections:15
Player stats at PFR

Anthony Tyson Jackson (born June 6, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the third overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft.

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Early life

Jackson attended West St. John High School in Edgard, Louisiana where he was a member of the Rams 2003 and 2004 2A State Championship teams. He was a two-way lineman who was named Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year after a senior season that totalled 84 tackles, 16 sacks, and 17 pressures, while winning the state championship. He was named All-District and All-Parish on the gridiron and also lettered in basketball. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com , Jackson chose LSU over Oklahoma State and Colorado. [1]

College career

At Louisiana State University, Jackson redshirted for the Tigers in 2004.

As a redshirt freshman in 2005, he earned a spot on the Freshman All-SEC team by the league's coaches and the Sporting News . He recorded thirteen tackles (8 solos) and two sacks and added five quarterback pressures.

As a sophomore, in 2006, Jackson was a Second-team All-SEC selection. He was a starter at left defensive end and recorded 37 tackles (13 solos). He also had 8.5 sacks, six pressures and 10.5 tackles for a loss. Jackson caused and recovered a fumble, broke up four passes and caught an interception.

As a junior, in 2007, Jackson started thirteen of fourteen games at left defensive end. He totalled 36 tackles (15 solos) with 3.5 sacks, 4.5 stops for losses, and twelve quarterback pressures. Jackson caused a fumble and ranked second in the NCAA among defensive linemen with ten pass break-ups.

As a senior, in 2008, Jackson earned All-SEC Second-team again. He recorded 36 tackles (17 solos) that included 4.5 sacks, 10.5 stops for losses, and seven quarterback pressures. He recovered a fumble and deflected four passes. In total, Jackson started 38 of 53 games at LSU, recording 122 tackles (53 solos) with 18 pass deflections, one interception, two forced fumbles, and a pair of fumble recoveries. He ranks eighth in school history with 18.5 sacks and is eleventh with 27 stops for losses. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Although having played in a 4–3 alignment at Louisiana State, Jackson was considered an ideal 3–4 defensive end. [3] [4] He drew comparisons to Anthony Weaver. [5] Jackson was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round with the third pick overall. [6]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		296 lb
(134 kg)		4.94 s1.68 s2.79 s4.80 s7.64 s28+1⁄2 in
(0.72 m)		8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)		20 reps17
Bench from LSU Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine

Kansas City Chiefs

Jackson (seated, #94) on the sidelines with the Chiefs Magee Gilburry Jackson edwards.JPG
Jackson (seated, #94) on the sidelines with the Chiefs

Jackson was selected in the first round with the third overall selection by the Chiefs, who looked to implement him as defensive end into their new 3-4 defense. [7] [8] Jackson remained unsigned at the beginning of the Chiefs' training camp session and did not travel with the team to River Falls, Wisconsin (site of the team's practice facilities). [9] The holdout ended on August 7 as he was signed to a five-year contract reportedly worth $57 million with $31 million guaranteed. [10] [11] Tyson played in all 16 games of his rookie season and had 38 tackles (27 solo) with two pass deflections. [12] In 2010, he recorded 31 total tackles and one sack. [13] In 2011, Jackson had only one sack though he also had a career record of 55 tackles. [14]

Atlanta Falcons

On March 11, 2014, Jackson signed a five-year $25 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons. [15]

In the 2016 season, Jackson and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, Jackson had one total tackle as the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat. [16]

On March 9, 2017, Jackson was released by the Falcons. [17]

NFL statistics

YearTeamGPCOMBTOTALASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNGTDPD
2009 KC 163827110.0000000002
2010 KC 123119121.0000000000
2011 KC 165537181.0000000002
2012 KC 154331123.0000000003
2013 KC 15342594.0000000003
2014 ATL 16229130.0000000003
2015 ATL 163114170.0000000000
2016 ATL 1613580.0000000001
Career122267168999.00000000014

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References

  1. ↑ "Tyson Jackson – Football Recruiting". Rivals.com.
  2. ↑ "Tyson Jackson College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  3. ↑ Gaughan, Mark (April 12, 2009). "No sure things among pass rushers". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on April 15, 2009. Louisiana State's Tyson Jackson, 6–4 and 296, looks like an ideal 3–4 defensive end, given his size and ability to hold up versus the run. He should go in the first round.
  4. ↑ Lolley, F. Dale (April 21, 2009). "Defensive linemen high on Steelers' list". Washington Observer Reporter. Archived from the original on August 8, 2009. LSU's Tyson Jackson (6–5, 290 pounds) would be an ideal fit for the Steelers as a 3–4 defensive end, but is likely the only such prospect in this year's draft.
  5. ↑ "Pro Football War Room: Tyson Jackson". SportingNews.com.
  6. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  7. ↑ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Chiefs select DE Tyson Jackson with third pick". Kansas City Chiefs. April 25, 2009. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved April 25, 2009.
  9. ↑ Babb, Kent (July 30, 2009). "Chiefs' No. 1 pick absent as training camp begins". Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on August 3, 2009.
  10. ↑ "Chiefs sign first round pick DE Tyson Jackson". Kansas City Chiefs. August 7, 2009. Archived from the original on August 10, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2009.
  11. ↑ "Chiefs sign top pick Jackson". ESPN.com. August 7, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2009.
  12. ↑ "Tyson Jackson 2009 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Tyson Jackson 2010 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Tyson Jackson 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  15. ↑ FALCONS ADD SOLIAI, ASAMOAH, JACKSON
  16. ↑ "Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  17. ↑ Conway, Kelsey (March 9, 2017). "Falcons Release Veteran DL Tyson Jackson". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  18. ↑ "Tyson Jackson Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
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