Dexter Jackson (linebacker)
American football player (born 1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dexter Jackson (born March 19, 1988) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Milwaukee Mustangs, San Jose SaberCats, Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm, Jacksonville Sharks, and Baltimore Brigade.. He played college football at Bethune–Cookman University.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 19, 1988 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 285 lb (129 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Jacksonville (Florida) Edward H. White | ||||||||
| College: | Bethune–Cookman | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2010 | ||||||||
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Early life
Jackson attended Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida.
College career
Jackson attended Bethune–Cookman University from 2006 to 2009,[1] where he was a Second Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection as a defensive lineman.[2]
Professional career
On December 12, 2010, Jackson was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs.[3][4] Jackson was again assigned to the Mustangs on October 12, 2011.[3][5] On April 16, 2012, Jackson was placed on reassignment.
On April 18, 2012, Jackson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for future considerations.[6] Jackson finished the season injured reserve.
Jackson was assigned to the Orlando Predators on a two-year deal prior to the 2013 season.[7] Jackson was reassigned on May 16, 2013, but was assigned again to the Predators on May 23, 2013.
Jackson was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm for the 2014 season, and started every game he was active in 2014 and 2015.
In March 2016, Jackson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.[8][9] Jackson was named Second Team All-Arena at the conclusion of the season.[10]
In January 2017, Jackson returned to the Storm.[11] The Storm folded in December 2017.[12]
On March 22, 2018, Jackson was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.[13]
Personal life
He is the son of bodybuilder Dexter Jackson.[14]
References
External links
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