Tony Jackson (American football)

Tony Jackson
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1985-07-05) July 5, 1985
Place of birth: Ypsilanti, Michigan
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College: Iowa
NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 196
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Tony Jackson (born July 5, 1982) is a former American football fullback. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.

Early years

Jackson attended Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he starred in football, basketball, and track & field. In football, he was a two-time All-Conference pick.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Jackson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks as a tight end in the sixth round (196th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. However, he was waived by the team following the preseason.

New York Giants

Jackson was signed by the New York Giants in the 2006 offseason, but failed to make the team out of training camp and was released.

Oakland Raiders

Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders on October 25, 2006. He was re-signed by the team in the 2007 offseason, but waived on July 24. He again spent time with the team during the 2008 offseason, but was released on July 18.

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References


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