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Andrew Jackson (linebacker)

Andrew Jackson
No. 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1992-03-16) March 16, 1992 (age 32)
Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Lakeland (FL) Kathleen
College:Western Kentucky
NFL draft:2014 / round: 6 / pick: 203
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:13
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andrew Jackson (born March 16, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Western Kentucky.

College career

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Jackson played college football at Western Kentucky.

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

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Jackson was selected by the Colts in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[1] He played in 13 games during the 2014 season, making 10 total tackles and 1 quarterback sack. He was waived on February 11, 2015.[2]

Spokane Empire

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On August 30, 2016, Jackson signed with the Spokane Empire of the Indoor Football League.

Memphis Express

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In 2019, Jackson joined the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football.[3] In the fourth game of the 2019 AAF season against the San Diego Fleet, Jackson recorded 14 tackles, a sack, and an interception as the Express won 26–23; he was later named AAF Defensive Player of the Week.[4] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[5]

Houston Roughnecks

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Jackson was drafted in the 7th round during phase three in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Houston Roughnecks.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.[7]

St. Louis BattleHawks

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Jackson signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks on February 18, 2020.[8] His contract was terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[9]

Duke City Gladiators

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Jackson signed with the Duke City Gladiators on April 27, 2021.

References

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  1. ^ "2014 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Adams, Matt (February 11, 2015). "Colts release safety LaRon Landry, waive two other players". fox59.com. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. ^ Munz, Jason (February 8, 2019). "AAF: Memphis Express at Birmingham Iron – 5 things to know". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  4. ^ Stuchbery, Fran (March 5, 2019). "Farrow, Memphis Pair Earn AAF Honors for Week Four". Out Sports Central. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  5. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  6. ^ "DEFENSIVE FRONT SEVEN DRAFT TRACKER". XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  7. ^ Talbot, Damond (January 22, 2020). "A Full List of XFL Roster Cuts, Who was released today?". NFLDraftDiamonds.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
  9. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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