Andrew Jackson (linebacker) explained

Andrew Jackson
Number:54
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:16 March 1992
Birth Place:Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:254
High School:Lakeland (FL) Kathleen
College:Western Kentucky
Draftyear:2014
Draftround:6
Draftpick:203
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:13
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Pfr:JackAn02

Andrew Jackson (born March 16, 1992) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Western Kentucky.

College career

Jackson played college football at Western Kentucky.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Jackson was selected by the Colts in the sixth round (203rd overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[1] He played in 13 games during the 2014 season, making 10 total tackles and 1 quarterback sack. He was waived on February 11, 2015.[2]

Spokane Empire

On August 30, 2016, Jackson signed with the Spokane Empire of the Indoor Football League.

Memphis Express

In 2019, Jackson joined the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football.[3] In the fourth game of the 2019 AAF season against the San Diego Fleet, Jackson recorded 14 tackles, a sack, and an interception as the Express won 26–23; he was later named AAF Defensive Player of the Week.[4] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[5]

Houston Roughnecks

Jackson was drafted in the 7th round during phase three in the 2020 XFL Draft by the Houston Roughnecks.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.[7]

St. Louis BattleHawks

Jackson signed with the St. Louis BattleHawks on February 18, 2020.[8] His contract was terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[9]

Duke City Gladiators

Jackson signed with the Duke City Gladiators on April 27, 2021.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2014 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-15 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Colts release safety LaRon Landry, waive two other players. Adams. Matt. fox59.com. February 11, 2015. February 11, 2015.
  3. News: Munz. Jason. AAF: Memphis Express at Birmingham Iron – 5 things to know. The Commercial Appeal. February 8, 2019. February 19, 2019.
  4. Web site: Stuchbery. Fran. Farrow, Memphis Pair Earn AAF Honors for Week Four. Out Sports Central. March 5, 2019. March 5, 2019.
  5. Web site: Rothstein . Michael . Wickersham . Seth . June 13, 2019 . Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football . January 9, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  6. Web site: DEFENSIVE FRONT SEVEN DRAFT TRACKER. XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  7. News: Talbot, Damond . A Full List of XFL Roster Cuts, Who was released today? . NFLDraftDiamonds.com . January 22, 2020 . January 23, 2020.
  8. News: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . February 18, 2020.
  9. Web site: Condotta . Bob . April 10, 2020 . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . July 17, 2020 . SeattleTimes.com.