Rob Jackson (American football)
Jackson playing against the Eagles in the 2011 season.
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| Position: | Outside Linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 3, 1985 | ||||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | West Haven, Connecticut | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 259 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | West Haven (CT) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Kansas State | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 242 | ||||||||||||||
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| Tackles: | 71 |
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| Quarterback sacks: | 7.5 |
| Pass deflections: | 8 |
| Interceptions: | 5 |
| Forced fumbles: | 3 |
| Touchdowns: | 1 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Robert Gene Jackson (born November 3, 1985) is a former American football linebacker who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft as a defensive end. He played college football at Kansas State University.
Jackson prepped at West Haven High School, West Haven, CT, where he was considered the No. 16 overall prospect in New England by SuperPrep. He earned All-Area and All-State honors at defensive end in 2003 when he Totaled 72 tackles, including 12 sacks. He won a state championship in 2002 in high school. He was the only captain in 11th grade ever at West Haven High School.
Jackson attended junior college at Fort Scott Community College, located in Fort Scott, Kansas. He had 35 tackles (28 solo), including nine for losses (six sacks) in eight games on defense and caught four receptions for 90 yards as a tight end and totaled 45 tackles (34 solo) in nine games as a freshman and led the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference in sacks during 2004 with 9. He played both defensive end and tight end as a sophomore. He was a two-time first-team All-Jayhawk Conference defensive selection. Jackson then went on to play collegiate football at Kansas State University. In 2006, he started 12 of 13 games and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 after making 36 tackles (8.5 for losses and 4.5 sacks, two pass break-ups and one forced fumble. In 2007, Jackson started 11 of 12 games. He ended the season with 25 tackles, 4.5 for loss, and 2 sacks and one pass broken up.
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