Marquis Jackson

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Marquis Jackson
No. 71 – BC Lions
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1990-01-11) January 11, 1990 (age 32)
Los Angeles, California
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Los Angeles (CA) Birmingham
College:Portland State
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:International
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:18
Sacks:7.5
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Pass Deflections:13
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

Marquis Ferrod Jackson (born January 11, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Portland State. Jackson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

College[]

Texas Southern[]

Jackson was selected to the first team All-Southwest Athletic Conference in 2010 and 2011. Also Jackson was a member of the 2010 SWAC Champion team while at Texas Southern. Jackson made 111 tackles, 13 sacks and forced five fumbles while at Texas Southern University. He was initiated into the Tau Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi while at Texas Southern.[1]

Professional career[]

Minnesota Vikings[]

In May 2013, Jackson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL Draft.[1] On August 2013, Jackson was released.[2][3]

Portland Thunder[]

In 2014, Jackson signed with Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League.

Chicago Bears[]

On June 16, 2016, Jackson signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears.[4] On August 4, 2016, Jackson was waived by the Bears.

BC Lions[]

Jackson signed with the BC Lions on February 21, 2017.[5]

Personal life[]

His twin brother, Malik, is currently a defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Marquis Jackson keeps his football dreams alive". signalscv.com. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  2. ^ "Vikings cut Lawrence Jackson". nationalfootballpost.com. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  3. ^ "Lawrence Jackson among Vikings' cuts". nbcsports.com. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  4. ^ Biggs, Brad (June 16, 2016). "Bears sign tight end Tony Moeaki, DL Marquis Jackson". USA Today. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "BC LIONS SIGN DEFENSIVE LINE FOURSOME". bclions.com. February 21, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.

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