Robert Edward Jackson (born April 1, 1983) who played 11 professional seasons with the

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. Jackson attended

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, where he arrived as a kicker (a position he played at

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) with his twin brother Ken, a tight end. Robert filled out over his time at Duke, as there kicker. Robert started working in the insurance business in the offseason during his playing career. He and Doug Dieken eventually formed Jackson Dieken and Associates in Westlake, Ohio, where Robert serves as principal. Brown's backup kicker for 2023

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1953 births Living people American football offensive guards Cleveland Browns players Duke Blue Devils football players Players of American football from Charlotte, North Carolina {{Offensive-lineman-1950s-stub