Xzavie Lee HeBron Jackson [ex-ZAY-vee] (born September 21, 1984) is a former professional gridiron football defensive end. He played for the Cedar Rapids Titans of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Missouri. He also played in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2009.
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| Position: | Defensive coordinator, Defensive-line coach | ||||
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| Born: | September 21, 1984 Vacaville, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 285 lb (129 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Wichita (KS) Heights | ||||
| College: | Missouri | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2007 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Jackson has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, RiverCity Rage, La Crosse Spartans and Cedar Rapids Titans.
Early life
editJackson attended Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, California, and then Wichita Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas, where he played standout tight end.[1]
Professional career
editEdmonton Eskimos
editJackson played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in 2009. He recorded nine tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble that season,[2] but was mostly remembered for attacking teammate Aaron Fiacconi with a shovel during practice.[3][4]
Cedar Rapids Titans
editJackson signed with the Cedar Rapids Titans in 2012.[5]
Nebraska Danger
editJackson signed with the Nebraska Danger on November 4, 2016.[6] He signed on for the 2018 IFL season, announcing that it would be his last before retiring.[7] Prior to the season's start, he had accumulated 77 sacks in his IFL career, the most in the league.[8] Jackson finished the season injured, but in 11 games, he had accumulated 24 tackles, an interception, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries (including one for a touchdown), and a kickoff return for six yards. He also racked up 4.5 more sacks,[9] adding to his league record for most career sacks with a new total of 81.5. For his statistics during this final season of play, he was named to the second team, All-IFL roster.[10]
During the games he spent injured, Jackson transitioned into a coaching role for younger players, and assumed coaching duties full-time for the 2019 season.[11]
References
edit- ^ Matter, Dave (October 9, 2003). "The next household name, Sister's guidance helped Jackson". Columbia Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on November 19, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
- ^ "Team Stats 2009". goelks.com. Edmonton Elks.
- ^ "Distractions Aside, Eskimos Face Roughriders on TSN". TSN. The Canadian Press. September 26, 2009. Archived from the original on October 16, 2013.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 2, 2012). "Retired Esk Fiacconi constructing new career". Edmonton Sun.
- ^ "Titans Re-Sign Jackson, Add Pass Rush Standout". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ "IFL Transactions: November 4, 2016". goifl.com. Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Hamar, Bob (February 19, 2018). "Danger's Jackson hopes to cap career in style". The Independent. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020.
- ^ "IFL Top Ten Players All-Time: Number 4". goifl.com. Indoor Football League. February 19, 2018. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Xzavie Jackson #93 DL Nebraska Danger". goifl.com. Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018.
- ^ "IFL Annnounces [sic] 2018 All-IFL Teams". goifl.com. Indoor Football League. June 29, 2018. Archived from the original on July 3, 2018.
- ^ "Danger Add IFL Veterans to Coaching Staff". dangerfootball.com. Nebraska Danger. September 12, 2018. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020.