Isaac Jackson
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Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
 Jackson and son Jamal in 1991 | |
| No. 25 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 16, 1952 Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | December 20, 1999 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Macon, GA) |
| College | Kansas State University (1970–1973) |
| NFL draft | 1974: 15th round, 106th overall pick |
| Awards and highlights | |
Isaac Jackson (April 16, 1952 – December 20, 1999) was an American football standout running back who played for Lanier High School and the Kansas State University Wildcats in the early 1970s. He was born and raised in Macon, Georgia, and gained recognition for his exceptional talent on the football field, earning numerous accolades and scholarships during his high school career. Jackson was later drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1974 NFL draft and wore the number 25 during his professional football career.
Isaac was born to James Timothy Jackson, Sr. and Isabella Dumas Jackson in Macon, Georgia.
He attended Lanier High School where he began his football career. Jackson's coach, Godfrey Steiner, recognized his talent and created a highlight reel titled "See Isaac Run - The Highlight,"[1] showcasing Jackson's impressive plays and sent it to various division 1 universities. The highlight reel gained national attention, and in 1969, CBS. aired a nationally televised segment featuring the highlights and an interview with Isaac Jackson, further elevating his profile as a promising football player.
He later married his wife Brenda Taylor-Jackson and had two children together, daughter, Ciandra Jackson and son, Jamal Jackson, Sr.