Toby Jackson
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | October 18, 1986 | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Griffin (GA) | ||||||
| College | UCF | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2013: undrafted | ||||||
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Toby Jackson (born October 18, 1986) is an American former football defensive end. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.
Early life
[edit]Jackson attended Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia, where he was a standout defensive end on the football team.[1] Jackson was heavily recruited out of high school, earning scholarship offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Florida State, Ole Miss and Tennessee among others.[2]
College career
[edit]Junior college
[edit]Jackson signed with Georgia out of high school, but after failing to qualify academically, Jackson enrolled at Hargrave Military Academy. After a year at Hargrave, Jackson could still not qualify academically, and enrolled at Navarro College.[3] Jackson helped Navarro to a national championship during the 2010 season, earning MVP honors.
UCF
[edit]Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Supplemental draft, Jackson signed with the Dallas Cowboys in July, 2013.[5] Jackson was released after the Cowboys third preseason game.
Orlando Predators
[edit]In June 2015, Jackson signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.[6] Jackson appeared in 3 games for the Predators, recording a sack.
Spokane Empire
[edit]Jackson signed with the Spokane Empire of the Indoor Football League for the 2016 season.
Columbus Lions
[edit]On June 15, 2017, Jackson signed with the Columbus Lions. On August 30, 2017, Jackson re-signed with the Lions. On November 20, 2017, Jackson was released by the Lions.[citation needed]
Massachusetts Pirates
[edit]On March 26, 2018, Jackson signed with the Massachusetts Pirates.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Griffin defensive end commits to Georgia". www.onlineathens.com. Athen Banner-Herald. June 5, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ Kevin Kelley (June 4, 2007). "DT Toby Jackson Commits, Keeps Dawgs on a Roll". www.SicEmDawgs.com. SicEmDawgs.com. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ Marc Weiszer (January 27, 2009). "UGA commit Jackson a no-go". www.onlineathens.com. Athen Banner-Herald. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ Iliana Limón (December 15, 2010). "Four-star defensive end Toby Jackson, linebacker Ray Cottman sign with UCF". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Dallas Cowboys officially sign DE Toby Jackson and cut DT Ike Igbinosun". www.sportsday.dallasnews.com. July 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ↑ Jarrod Heil (June 1, 2015). "Former UCF football player added to Predators roster". www.centralfloridafuture.com. Central Florida Future. Retrieved February 22, 2017.