Dexter Jackson (linebacker) explained

Dexter Jackson
Current Team:Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:19 March 1988
Birth Place:Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:285
High School:Jacksonville (Florida) Edward H. White
College:Bethune–Cookman
Undraftedyear:2010
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Aflstatlabel1:Tackles
Aflstatvalue1:121.0
Aflstatlabel2:Sacks
Aflstatvalue2:21.0
Aflstatlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Aflstatvalue3:7
Afl:11815

Dexter Jackson (born March 19, 1988) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the Bethune–Cookman University and attended Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He has also been a member of the Milwaukee Mustangs, Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm and Jacksonville Sharks.

Early life

Jackson attended Edward H. White High School.

College career

Jackson attended Bethune–Cookman University from 2006 to 2009,[1] where he was a Second Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection as a defensive lineman.[2]

Professional career

Milwaukee Mustangs

On December 12, 2010, Jackson was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs.[3] [4] Jackson was again assigned to the Mustangs on October 12, 2011.[5] On April 16, 2012, Jackson was placed on reassignment.

San Jose SaberCats

On April 18, 2012, Jackson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for future considerations.[6] Jackson finished the season injured reserve.

Orlando Predators

Jackson was assigned to the Orlando Predators on a two-year deal prior to the 2013 season.[7] Jackson was reassigned on May 16, 2013, but was assigned again to the Predators on May 23, 2013.

Tampa Bay Storm

Jackson was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm for the 2014 season, and started every game he was active in 2014 and 2015.

Jacksonville Sharks

In March 2016, Jackson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.[8] [9] Jackson was named Second Team All-Arena at the conclusion of the season.[10]

Return to Tampa Bay

In January 2017, Jackson returned to the Storm.[11] The Storm folded in December 2017.[12]

Baltimore Brigade

On March 22, 2018, Jackson was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.[13]

Personal life

He is the son of bodybuilder Dexter Jackson.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 B-CU SENIOR WILDCATS . Bethune–Cookman University . www.grfx.cstv.com . April 19, 2017 . April 20, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170420234634/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/beth/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/03_FBProspectus_ReturnPlayers.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: Travis Roland Named First Team All-MEAC Post-Season Honors . December 2, 2008 . Bethune–Cookman University . www.bcuathletics.com . April 19, 2017.
  3. Web site: Milwaukee Mustangs Historical Transactions . ArenaFan . www.arenafan.com . April 19, 2017.
  4. Web site: Toliver, Lee back with Arena teams . Michael Lewis . March 25, 2011 . GateHouse Media, LLC . www.news-journalonline.com . April 19, 2017.
  5. Web site: Milwaukee Mustangs avoid disruptions in advance of AFL season opener . Jim Owczarski . March 14, 2012 . OnMilwaukee . www.onmilwaukee.com . April 19, 2017.
  6. Web site: LB Dexter Jackson Traded to San Jose . Shawn Wagner . April 19, 2012 . WordPress.com . www.milwaukeemustangs.wordpress.com . April 19, 2017.
  7. Web site: A quick look at our Arena Football League players . May 30, 2013 . GateHouse Media, LLC . www.news-journalonline.com . April 19, 2017.
  8. Web site: Sharks Add Linebacker Dexter Jackson . March 10, 2016 . Jacksonville Sharks . www.jaxsharks.com . April 19, 2017.
  9. Web site: Sharks Add Linebacker Dexter Jackson . March 11, 2016 . OurSports Central . www.oursportscentral.com . April 19, 2017.
  10. Web site: All-Arena Teams Announced . August 15, 2016 . 3 Point Stance Magazine . www.3psmag.com . April 19, 2017.
  11. Web site: All-Arena Mac Linebacker Dexter Jackson Returns to Storm . January 27, 2017 . OurSports Central . www.oursportscentral.com . April 19, 2017.
  12. Web site: Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations . . December 21, 2017.
  13. Web site: Team Transactions . https://web.archive.org/web/20180322223245/http://www.arenafan.com/teams/Baltimore_Brigade-235/transactions/ . dead . March 22, 2018 . arenafan.com . March 22, 2018.
  14. Web site: HOW DEXTER JACKSON DEFIES TIME & HIS RIVALS . musculardevelopment.com . April 25, 2016 . April 30, 2018 . Harris, Ron.

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