Melvin Jackson (American football)

Melvin Jackson Jr. (born May 5, 1954) is a former guard in the National Football League (NFL).

Melvin Jackson
No. 71
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1954-05-05) May 5, 1954 (age 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:267 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school:Los Angeles (CA) Mount Carmel
College:USC
NFL draft:1976 / round: 12 / pick: 328
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:64
Games started:34
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Biography

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Jackson was born on May 5, 1954, in Los Angeles, California.[1] He is the grandfather of Miami Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson.

Career

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Jackson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1976 NFL draft with the 328th overall pick.[2] He played five seasons with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Southern California.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Melvin Jackson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "1976 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.