Melvin Jackson (American football)
American football player (born 1954)
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Melvin Jackson Jr. (born May 5, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans.
PositionGuard
BornMay 5, 1954
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight267 lb (121 kg)
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
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| Born | May 5, 1954 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 267 lb (121 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Mount Carmel (Los Angeles) | ||||||
| College | USC | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 12th round, 328th overall pick | ||||||
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Biography
Jackson was born on May 5, 1954, in Los Angeles, California.[1] He is the grandfather of Miami Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson.
Professional career
Jackson was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1976 NFL draft with the 328th overall pick.[2] He played five seasons with the team. Jackson played at the collegiate level at the University of Southern California.
