Grady Jackson

Infobox NFLactive


name=Grady Jackson
currentteam=Atlanta Falcons
currentnumber=90
currentposition=Defensive tackle
birthdate=birth date and age|1973|1|21
birthplace=Greensboro, Alabama
heightft=6
heightin=2
weight=345
debutyear=1997
debutteam=Oakland Raiders
college=Knoxville College
draftyear=1997
draftround=6
draftpick=193
pastteams=
* Oakland Raiders (1997-2001)
* New Orleans Saints (2002-2003)
* Green Bay Packers (2003-2005)
* Atlanta Falcons (2006-2007)
* Jacksonville Jaguars (2007)
* Atlanta Falcons (2008-present}
status=Active
nfl=JAC185074

Grady O'Neal Jackson (born January 21, 1973 in city-state|Greensboro|Alabama) is an American football defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Knoxville College.

Jackson has also played for the New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early years

Grady Jackson attended Greensboro East High School. He was a two sport standout in both football and basketball. In football, he was a fullback and a defensive tackle, and won All-League, All-State, Super 11, and All-West Alabama honors. In basketball, he was named the team MVP as a junior.

College career

Grady Jackson played defensive tackle at Knoxville College, after transferring from Hinds Community College. While at Hinds, he was a two-time Junior College All-American and the National Junior College Player of the Year following the 1995-1996 seasons.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Jackson is represented by agent Drew Rosenhaus. Before the 2005 NFL season, Jackson said he would hold-out of training camp in order to secure a new contract with the Packers. However, he reported for training camp on the first day. Several days later, however, Jackson told reporters that he no longer felt wanted in the Packers organization and requested to be released or traded to another team, but later retracted those statements, and played out the 2005 season without a new contract.

First stint with Falcons

In 2006, as a member of the Atlanta Falcons, Jackson led the league in tackles for a loss. On October 23, 2007, the Atlanta Falcons released Jackson.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 30,2007 The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Jackson to a one year contract. [USA Today. [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2007-10-23-3337085498_x.htm Falcons cut starting tackle Grady Jackson in surprising move] "USAToday.com", October 23 2007.]

econd stint with Falcons

Jackson was re-signed by the Falcons on July 28, 2008.

References

External links

* [http://www.atlantafalcons.com/People/Players/Active/Grady_Jackson.aspx Atlanta Falcons bio]
* [http://www.packers.com/history/all_time_roster/player/jackson_grady_2003-05/ Green Bay Packers bio]