Anthony Hugh "Buddy" Jackson II (born March 3, 1989) is a

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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at the

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and attended Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. Jackson has been a member of six NFL teams;

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, and

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. Elsewhere in the CFL Jackson has also been a member of Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions.

Early years

Jackson was a three-year varsity

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for the Cypress Bay High School Lightning, starting two years at

. He also participated in basketball and track, where he was a district champion in the 100-metre dash.

College career

Jackons played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2008 to 2011. He was

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in 2007. He recorded 34 total tackles, four pass break-ups and one fumble recovery his senior year.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Jackson signed with the

of the

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(NFL) on April 30, 2012 after going undrafted in the

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. He was waived/injured by the Colts on August 15, 2012.

Washington Redskins

On November 12, 2012, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the

' of the NFL.

New York Giants

Jackson signed a futures contract with the NFL's

on January 25, 2013. He was released by the Giants on May 11, 2013.

Kansas City Chiefs

Jackson was claimed off waivers by the

of the NFL on May 14, 2013. He was released by the Chiefs on August 1, 2013.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jackson was claimed off waivers by the

of the NFL on August 1, 2013. He was released by the Steelers on August 10, 2013.

Calgary Stampeders

Jackson spent the

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on the Calgary Stampeders' practice roster. He made his CFL debut on June 28, 2014, starting against the

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. He started 12 games at cornerback, recording 42 tackles, during the

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. Jackson was on the injury list for six games.

Dallas Cowboys

On December 22, 2015, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the

' of the NFL. He was released by the Cowboys on May 6, 2016.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Jackson signed with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 21, 2016. Jackson played six games for the Riders in

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, contributing 21 tackles.

BC Lions

Jackson signed with the BC Lions of the CFL on February 14, 2017. In one season in BC Jackson accumulated 17 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles and recorded his first career interception.

Edmonton Eskimos

On February 28, 2018 Jackson signed with the

(CFL).

References

External links

Calgary Stampeders bio

NFL Draft Scout
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