Marquis Jackson
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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 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Los Angeles (CA) Birmingham | ||||||||||
| College: | Portland State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
| CFL status: | International | ||||||||||
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Marquis Ferrod Jackson (born January 11, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Portland State. Jackson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
College
Texas Southern
Jackson was selected to the first team All-Southwest Athletic Conference in 2010 and 2011. Also Jackson was a member of the 2010 SWAC Champion team while at Texas Southern. Jackson made 111 tackles, 13 sacks and forced five fumbles while at Texas Southern University. He was initiated into the Tau Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi while at Texas Southern. [1]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
In May 2013, Jackson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL Draft.[1] On August 2013, Jackson was released.[2][3]
Portland Thunder
In 2014, Jackson signed with Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League.
Chicago Bears
On June 16, 2016, Jackson signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears.[4] On August 4, 2016, Jackson was waived by the Bears.
BC Lions
Jackson signed with the BC Lions on February 21, 2017.[5]
Personal life
His twin brother, Malik, is currently a defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Marquis Jackson keeps his football dreams alive". signalscv.com. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Vikings cut Lawrence Jackson". nationalfootballpost.com. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Lawrence Jackson among Vikings’ cuts". nbcsports.com. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ↑ Biggs, Brad (June 16, 2016). "Bears sign tight end Tony Moeaki, DL Marquis Jackson". USA Today. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ↑ "BC LIONS SIGN DEFENSIVE LINE FOURSOME". bclions.com. February 21, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.