Jeff Jackson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at Griffin (Griffin, Georgia). From there his career ran through college football at Auburn and the 1984 NFL Draft, where the Atlanta Falcons took him in the 8th round.
He was selected in the 8th round (No. 206 overall) of the 1984 NFL Draft. His professional career included 4 teams: Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Ottawa Rough Riders and BC Lions.
Pro career
- Atlanta Falcons (1984–1985)
- San Diego Chargers (1987–1988)
- Ottawa Rough Riders (1991–1992)
- BC Lions (1993)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Jeff Jackson go to?
Jeff Jackson played high school football at Griffin (Griffin, Georgia). He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is Jeff Jackson from Shreveport?
Yes. Jeff Jackson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Jeff Jackson play college football?
Jeff Jackson played college football at Auburn.
When was Jeff Jackson drafted?
Jeff Jackson was drafted in the 8th round, No. 206 overall, of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
What pro teams did Jeff Jackson play for?
Jeff Jackson's pro teams include Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Ottawa Rough Riders and BC Lions.
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