Jonathan Jackson (linebacker) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | September 2, 1977 Dayton, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bonanza (Las Vegas, Nevada) |
| College: | Oregon State |
| Undrafted: | 2000 |
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Jonathan Jackson is a former American football player. He was a talented linebacker, which is a defensive position in football. He played for several teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints. He also played in a league called the XFL for the Las Vegas Outlaws. Jonathan was born on September 2, 1977.
Early Life and High School Football
Jonathan Jackson grew up in the Las Vegas Valley. He went to Bonanza High School there. During his time in high school, he was a very important player for the football team.
He was a starter for two years, meaning he played from the very beginning of games. Jonathan also played basketball and earned a letter for it. Earning a letter means he was recognized for his skills in that sport.
College Career Highlights
After high school, Jonathan went to Oregon State University. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers. He was a busy player, appearing in 44 games over four years.
During his college career, he made 279 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player who has the ball. He also had 4 sacks, which means he tackled the opposing team's quarterback. Jonathan also caught 3 interceptions and recovered 3 fumbles. He earned his degree in Business Administration.
Professional Football Journey
Jonathan Jackson was not chosen in the 2000 NFL draft. This means he was an "undrafted rookie free agent." The Kansas City Chiefs signed him, but he was released before the regular season began.
Because he had strong ties to Las Vegas, a new league called the XFL drafted him. He was picked by the Las Vegas Outlaws in their first-ever draft in 2001.
Later, on January 6, 2002, Jonathan played his only game in the NFL. He played for the New Orleans Saints against the San Francisco 49ers. This was the last game of the 2001-02 season. In 2002, Jonathan also played for the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe, which was a league based in Europe.
