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Dexter Jackson
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Jackson with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2017
No. 41, 44, 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1988-03-19) March 19, 1988 (age 36)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Jacksonville (Florida) Edward H. White
College:Bethune–Cookman
Undrafted:2010
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MEAC (2009)
  • Second-team All-MEAC (2008)
  • First-team All-Arena (2018)
  • Second-team All-Arena (2016)
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:121.0
Sacks:21.0
Fumble recoveries:7
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Dexter Jackson (born March 19, 1988) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Milwaukee Mustangs, San Jose SaberCats, Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm, Jacksonville Sharks, and Baltimore Brigade.. He played college football at Bethune–Cookman University.

Early life

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Jackson attended Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida.

College career

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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

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

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

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.

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

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]

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

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

Personal life

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

References

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  1. ^ "2009 B-CU SENIOR WILDCATS" (PDF). www.grfx.cstv.com. Bethune–Cookman University. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Travis Roland Named First Team All-MEAC Post-Season Honors". www.bcuathletics.com. Bethune–Cookman University. December 2, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Milwaukee Mustangs Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Michael Lewis (March 25, 2011). "Toliver, Lee back with Arena teams". www.news-journalonline.com. GateHouse Media, LLC. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Jim Owczarski (March 14, 2012). "Milwaukee Mustangs avoid disruptions in advance of AFL season opener". www.onmilwaukee.com. OnMilwaukee. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  6. ^ Shawn Wagner (April 19, 2012). "LB Dexter Jackson Traded to San Jose". www.milwaukeemustangs.wordpress.com. WordPress.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  7. ^ "A quick look at our Arena Football League players". www.news-journalonline.com. GateHouse Media, LLC. May 30, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  8. ^ "Sharks Add Linebacker Dexter Jackson". www.jaxsharks.com. Jacksonville Sharks. March 10, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  9. ^ "Sharks Add Linebacker Dexter Jackson". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. March 11, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  10. ^ "All-Arena Teams Announced". www.3psmag.com. 3 Point Stance Magazine. August 15, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  11. ^ "All-Arena Mac Linebacker Dexter Jackson Returns to Storm". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 27, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  12. ^ "Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations". Tampa Bay Times. December 21, 2017.
  13. ^ "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  14. ^ Harris, Ron (April 25, 2016). "HOW DEXTER JACKSON DEFIES TIME & HIS RIVALS". musculardevelopment.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
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