Jerrell Jackson (born February 6, 1990) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2012. He played

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College career

He played

from 2008 to 2011.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Jackson signed with the

on April 29, 2012, after he was not drafted during the

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Jacksonville Jaguars

Jackson was signed to the

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practice squad on December 14, 2012. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24. He was released on April 29, 2013.

Chicago Bears

Jackson signed with the

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on June 10, 2013. Jackson was waived on August 18.

Kansas City Chiefs

Jackson signed with the

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during the 2014 offseason, but was released by the team on August 25, 2014.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Jackson was signed by the

on October 16, 2014.

References

External links

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio

Missouri Tigers bioHouston Texans bioJacksonville Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Jerrell 1990 births Living people Players of American football from Houston Players of Canadian football from Houston University of Missouri alumni Missouri Tigers football players American football wide receivers Houston Texans players Jacksonville Jaguars players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players People from Marengo, Illinois Sportspeople from McHenry County, Illinois Northside High School (Houston) alumni