Early life
Jackson attended Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, California, and then Wichita Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas, where he played standout tight end.Professional career
Edmonton Eskimos
Jackson played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in 2009. He recorded nine tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble that season, but was mostly remembered for attacking teammate Aaron Fiacconi with a shovel during practice.Cedar Rapids Titans
Jackson signed with the Cedar Rapids Titans in 2012.Nebraska Danger
Jackson signed with the Nebraska Danger on November 4, 2016. He signed on for the 2018 IFL season, announcing that it would be his last before retiring. Prior to the season's start, he had accumulated 77 sacks in his IFL career, the most in the league. Jackson finished the season injured, but in 11 games, he had accumulated 24 tackles, an interception, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries (including one for a touchdown), and a kickoff return for six yards. He also racked up 4.5 more sacks, adding to his league record for most career sacks with a new total of 81.5. For his statistics during this final season of play, he was named to the second team, All-IFL roster. During the games he spent injured, Jackson transitioned into a coaching role for younger players, and assumed coaching duties full-time for the 2019 Indoor Football League season, 2019 season.References
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