Free agent | |||
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Position: | Linebacker | ||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth: | June 10, 1985 | ||
Place of birth: | Brooklyn, New York | ||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Dunwoody (GA) | ||
College: | Louisville | ||
Undrafted: | 2008 | ||
Career history | |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
CFL status: | International | ||
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Malik Jackson (born June 10, 1985) is a professional American and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals.
Jackson was a member of the Oakland Raiders, Albany Firebirds, Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks.
Jackson was born on June 10, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Dunwoody High School for four years. During his senior season, he totaled 93 tackles, two tackles for losses and four forced fumbles. During high school Jackson played at defensive back.
As a freshman in 2004 he appeared in 11 games mostly on special teams and recorded eight tackles. Against Army he recorded a career-high three tackles and added two against Cincinnati.
During his sophomore season in 2005, Jackson played in all 12 games and had career high 30 tackles. Jackson made four tackles in his first collegiate start against North Carolina. He added seven tackles which became his career high against Oregon State and then two against Kentucky.