Dexter Jackson (safety)

Dexter Lamar Jackson (born July 28, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

Dexter Jackson
Jackson with the Bengals in 2006
No. 28, 34
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1977-07-28) July 28, 1977
Quincy, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Shanks (Quincy, Florida)
College:Florida State (1995–1998)
NFL draft:1999 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
  • Super Bowl MVP (XXXVII)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:457
Sacks:5
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:5
Interceptions:17
Player stats at NFL.com

Jackson won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers when the team defeated the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII; he was also named Super Bowl MVP. Jackson played for the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals as well.

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