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Buddy Jackson
No. 35     Dallas Cowboys
Date of birth (1989-03-03) March 3, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthPlantation, Florida
Career information
StatusPractice squad
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)CB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight189 lb (86 kg)
US collegePittsburgh
High schoolWeston (FL) Cypress Bay
Career history
As player
2012Indianapolis Colts*
2012Washington Redskins*
2013New York Giants*
2013Kansas City Chiefs*
2013Pittsburgh Steelers*
2013-2015Calgary Stampeders
2015-presentDallas Cowboys*
*Offseason or practice squad only
Career stats

Anthony Hugh "Buddy" Jackson II (born March 3, 1989) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and attended Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida. He has also been a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and Calgary Stampeders.

Early years

Jackson was a three-year varsity letterman for the Cypress Bay High School Lightning, starting two years at cornerback. He also participated in basketball and track, where he was a district champion in the 100-metre dash.[1]

College career

Jackons played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2008 to 2011.[2] He was redshirted in 2007.[1] He recorded 34 total tackles, four pass break-ups and one fumble recovery his senior year.[2]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Jackson signed with the Indianapolis Colts on April 30, 2012 after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was waived/injured by the Colts on August 15, 2012.[3]

Washington Redskins

Jackson was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on November 12, 2012.[3]

New York Giants

Jackson signed a futures contract with the New York Giants on January 25, 2013. He was released by the Giants on May 11, 2013.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on May 14, 2013. He was released by the Chiefs on August 1, 2013.[3]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 1, 2013. He was released by the Steelers on August 10, 2013.[3]

Calgary Stampeders

Jackson spent the 2013 CFL season on the Calgary Stampeders' practice roster. He made his CFL debut on June 28, 2014, starting against the Montreal Alouettes. He started 12 games at cornerback, recording 42 tackles, during the 2014 CFL season. Jackson was on the injury list for six games.[2]

Dallas Cowboys

Jackson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on December 22, 2015.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Buddy Jackson". pittsburghpanthers.com. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Buddy Jackson". stampeders.com. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Buddy Jackson". kffl.com. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  4. ^ "BUDDY JACKSON". foxsports.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.

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