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Dexter Jackson
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Jackson in 2017
Personal information
Born: (1988-03-19) March 19, 1988 (age 36)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Jacksonville (Florida) Edward H. White
College:Bethune–Cookman
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2010
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:121.0
Sacks:21.0
Fumble recoveries:7
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Dexter Jackson (born March 19, 1988) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the Bethune–Cookman University and attended Edward H. White High School in Jacksonville, Florida. He has also been a member of the Milwaukee Mustangs, Orlando Predators, Tampa Bay Storm and Jacksonville Sharks.

Early life

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Jackson attended Edward H. White High School.

College career

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Jackson attended Bethune–Cookman University from 2006 to 2009,[1] where he was a Second Team All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection as a defensive lineman.[2]

Professional career

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Milwaukee Mustangs

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On December 12, 2010, Jackson was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs.[3][4] Jackson was again assigned to the Mustangs on October 12, 2011.[3][5] On April 16, 2012, Jackson was placed on reassignment.

San Jose SaberCats

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On April 18, 2012, Jackson was traded to the San Jose SaberCats for future considerations.[6] Jackson finished the season injured reserve.

Orlando Predators

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Jackson was assigned to the Orlando Predators on a two-year deal prior to the 2013 season.[7] Jackson was reassigned on May 16, 2013, but was assigned again to the Predators on May 23, 2013.

Tampa Bay Storm

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Jackson was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm for the 2014 season, and started every game he was active in 2014 and 2015.

Jacksonville Sharks

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In March 2016, Jackson was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.[8][9] Jackson was named Second Team All-Arena at the conclusion of the season.[10]

Return to Tampa Bay

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In January 2017, Jackson returned to the Storm.[11] The Storm folded in December 2017.[12]

Baltimore Brigade

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On March 22, 2018, Jackson was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.[13]

Personal life

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He is the son of bodybuilder Dexter Jackson.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "2009 B-CU SENIOR WILDCATS" (PDF). www.grfx.cstv.com. Bethune–Cookman University. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Travis Roland Named First Team All-MEAC Post-Season Honors". www.bcuathletics.com. Bethune–Cookman University. December 2, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Milwaukee Mustangs Historical Transactions". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Michael Lewis (March 25, 2011). "Toliver, Lee back with Arena teams". www.news-journalonline.com. GateHouse Media, LLC. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Jim Owczarski (March 14, 2012). "Milwaukee Mustangs avoid disruptions in advance of AFL season opener". www.onmilwaukee.com. OnMilwaukee. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  6. ^ Shawn Wagner (April 19, 2012). "LB Dexter Jackson Traded to San Jose". www.milwaukeemustangs.wordpress.com. WordPress.com. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  7. ^ "A quick look at our Arena Football League players". www.news-journalonline.com. GateHouse Media, LLC. May 30, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  8. ^ "Sharks Add Linebacker Dexter Jackson". www.jaxsharks.com. Jacksonville Sharks. March 10, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  9. ^ "Sharks Add Linebacker Dexter Jackson". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. March 11, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  10. ^ "All-Arena Teams Announced". www.3psmag.com. 3 Point Stance Magazine. August 15, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  11. ^ "All-Arena Mac Linebacker Dexter Jackson Returns to Storm". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 27, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  12. ^ "Tampa Bay Storm suspending operations". Tampa Bay Times. December 21, 2017.
  13. ^ "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  14. ^ Harris, Ron (April 25, 2016). "HOW DEXTER JACKSON DEFIES TIME & HIS RIVALS". musculardevelopment.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
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