Rob Jackson (American football)
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West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | November 3, 1985 West Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 259 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | West Haven | ||||||||||||||
| College | Fort Scott CC (2004-2005) Kansas State (2006-2007) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2008: 7th round, 242nd overall pick | ||||||||||||||
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Robert Gene Jackson (born November 3, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft as a defensive end.
Jackson prepped at West Haven High School, West Haven, CT, where he was considered the No. 16 overall prospect in New England by SuperPrep. He earned All-Area and All-State honors at defensive end in 2003 when he Totaled 72 tackles, including 12 sacks. He won a state championship in 2002 in high school.
College career
Jackson attended junior college at Fort Scott Community College, located in Fort Scott, Kansas. He had 35 tackles (28 solo), including nine for losses (six sacks) in eight games on defense and caught four receptions for 90 yards as a tight end and totaled 45 tackles (34 solo) in nine games as a freshman and led the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference in sacks during 2004 with 9. He played both defensive end and tight end as a sophomore. He was a two-time first-team All-Jayhawk Conference defensive selection. Jackson then went on to play collegiate football at Kansas State University. In 2006, he started 12 of 13 games and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 after making 36 tackles (8.5 for losses and 4.5 sacks, two pass break-ups and one forced fumble. In 2007, Jackson started 11 of 12 games. He ended the season with 25 tackles, 4.5 for loss, and 2 sacks and one pass broken up.