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| Fullback | |
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| Date of birth: July 5, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Ypsilanti, Michigan | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Iowa | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 196 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Tony Jackson (born July 5, 1982 in Ypsilanti, Michigan) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.
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Jackson attended Willow Run High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where he starred in football, basketball, and track & field. In football, he was a two time All-Conference pick.
Jackson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks as a tight end in the sixth round (196th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. However, he was waived by the team following the preseason.
Jackson was signed by the New York Giants in the 2006 offseason, but failed to make the team out of training camp and was released.
Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders on October 25, 2006. He was re-signed by the team in the 2007 offseason, but waived on July 24. He again spent time with the team during the 2008 offseason, but was released on July 18.