Mark Jackson (American football)

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Mark Jackson
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Position(s):
Wide Receiver
Jersey #(s):
80, 89
Born: July 23, 1963 (1963-07-23) (age 44)
Chicago, Illinois
Career Information
Year(s): 19861994
NFL Draft: 1986 / Round: 6 / Pick: 161
College: Purdue
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Receptions     342
Receiving Yards     5,551
Touchdowns     29
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • No notable achievements

Mark Anthony Jackson (born July 23, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 5'9", 174-lb. wide receiver from Purdue University, Jackson played in nine NFL seasons from 1986 to 1994 for the Broncos, the New York Giants, and the Indianapolis Colts. Jackson played in Super Bowls XXI, XXII, and XXIV with the Broncos. Jackson caught the winning touchdown pass on "The Drive" in the Broncos' January 11, 1987 AFC Championship Game victory over the Cleveland Browns. Along with Vance Johnson and Ricky Nattiel, Jackson comprised the "Three Amigos" receiving combination in the late 1980s.

He lived in Terre Haute, Indiana, during his youth and played for South Vigo High School. Jackson currently resides in Denver, Colorado.