Tim Jackson (American football)
Timothy Gerrard Jackson (born November 7, 1965) is former American football safety in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts. He also was a member of the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Nebraska.
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| Position: | Safety | ||
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| Born: | November 7, 1965 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Skyline (TX) | ||
| College: | Nebraska | ||
| NFL draft: | 1989 / Round: 9 / Pick: 224 | ||
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| CFL status: | Import | ||
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Early years edit
Jackson attended Skyline High School, where he practiced football and track. He was limited with multiple injuries as a senior.
He accepted a football scholarship from Kansas State University. He transferred to Coffeyville Junior College after his freshman season, where he received All-conference honors. He transferred to the University of Nebraska after his sophomore season.
As a junior, he was named the starter at free safety in the fifth game against the University of Kansas. He posted 34 tackles (2 for loss) and one pass defensed.
As a senior, he registered 43 tackles (one for loss), 4 interceptions (tied for the team lead and tied for fifth in the conference), 5 passes defensed (led the team), one sack, 3 forced fumbles (tied for the team lead) and one fumble recovery. He was a part of a defense that ranked sixth in the nation in pass defense (134.8 yards) and seventh in total defense (262.8 yards). He had 2 interceptions against Arizona State University.
Professional career edit
Jackson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the ninth round (224th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft.[1] He was waived on October 10.[2]
On February 21, 1990, he signed as a free agent with the San Diego Chargers.[3] He was released on August 6.[4]
In 1991, he played in the inaugural season of the World League of American Football. He was a starting cornerback for the Barcelona Dragons.
On June 12, 1991, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[5] He had 56 tackles, 3 interceptions, 10 special teams tackles and 2 fumble recoveries (including one for a touchdown). In 1992, he collected 49 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. In 1993, he tallied 46 tackles and 2 interceptions. On July 4, 1994, he was placed on the injured reserve list.[6]
On July 26, 1994, he was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.[7] He was activated on September 1.
References edit
- ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "The Dallas Cowboys announced the release of two rookies". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.