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, born on September 2, 1977, is a former professional American football player. He was a linebacker, which is a defensive player who helps stop the other team. Jonathan played for teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints. He also played for the Las Vegas Outlaws in a league called the XFL.
High School Days
Jonathan went to Bonanza High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a key player on the football team for two years. He also played basketball and earned a letter for his skills in that sport.
College Football Career
Jonathan attended Oregon State University. He played in 44 games during his four years there. He made 279 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times. He also had 4 sacks and 3 interceptions. Jonathan recovered 3 fumbles during his college career. He earned a degree in Business Administration.
Playing Professionally
After college, Jonathan Jackson was not chosen in the 2000 NFL draft. However, the Kansas City Chiefs signed him as a rookie free agent. This means he joined the team without being drafted. He was later released by the Chiefs during training camp.
Because he had strong ties to Las Vegas, the new Las Vegas Outlaws team picked him. They chose him with the 332nd pick in the first XFL Draft.
On January 6, 2002, Jonathan played in his only NFL game. He played for the New Orleans Saints against the San Francisco 49ers. This was the last game of the 2001-02 regular season. In 2002, Jonathan also played for the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe, which was a football league in Europe.
