Buddy Jackson
| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Date of birth | March 3, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Plantation, Florida |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | CB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| High school | Weston (FL) Cypress Bay |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2012 | Indianapolis Colts* |
| 2012 | Washington Redskins* |
| 2013 | New York Giants* |
| 2013 | Kansas City Chiefs* |
| 2013 | Pittsburgh Steelers* |
| 2013-2015 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2015-present | Dallas Cowboys* |
| *Offseason or practice squad only | |
| Career stats | |
Anthony Hugh "Buddy" Jackson II (born March 3, 1989) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. 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 2 "Buddy Jackson". pittsburghpanthers.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Buddy Jackson". stampeders.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Buddy Jackson". kffl.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ↑ "BUDDY JACKSON". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
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