Malik Jackson (defensive end)
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Jackson in the 2014 NFL season. | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive End | ||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 11, 1990 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Los Angeles, California | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 293 lb (133 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Van Nuys (CA) Birmingham | ||||||||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 5 / Pick: 137 | ||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Malik Barron Jackson[1] (born January 11, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee. Jackson was drafted in fifth round (137th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Early years
In 2007, Jackson was named to Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-West, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team. Jackson was named Los Angeles Daily News All-Area Co-Defensive MVP in high school.
College career
Jackson attended the University of Southern California in 2008 and 2009. He transferred to the University of Tennessee in 2010.[2] Jackson was named to the AP All-SEC Second Team.
Professional career
2012 NFL draft
Jackson was selected 137th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
Super Bowl 50
Jackson fell on a Cam Newton fumble forced by Von Miller for the only touchdown of his career in the first quarter of Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016. The Broncos went on to win 24-10 against the Carolina Panthers.
Personal life
His twin brother, Marquis, was defensive end at Texas Southern University and current Portland Thunder defensive end.[3]
References
- ↑ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
- ↑ Jackson transferring to Tennessee
- ↑ "Tennessee Profile". utsports.com.
External links
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