Michael Jackson (NFL)
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Michael Jackson | |
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Date of birth | April 12, 1969 |
Place of birth | Tangipahoa, Louisiana |
Position(s) | WR |
College | Southern Miss |
NFL Draft | 1991 / Round 6 |
Statistics | |
Team(s) | |
1991-1995 1996-1998 |
Cleveland Browns Baltimore Ravens |
Michael Dwayne Jackson (born April 12, 1969 in Tangipahoa, Louisiana) is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. A 6'4", 195 lbs. wide receiver from the University of Southern Mississippi, Jackson played in eight NFL seasons from 1991-1998 for the Browns and Baltimore Ravens. Injuries cut his career short and forced him to retire at the age of 29.
In 1996, Jackson was tied with San Diego Chargers wide receiver Tony Martin for most receiving touchdowns in the NFL with 14.
Jackson is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.[1]
[edit] Career receiving stats
- 114 Games
- 353 Receptions
- 5,393 Yards
- 15.3 Avg.
- 46 Touchdowns