Tyson Jackson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tyson Jackson
| image = Tyson Jackson.JPG
| image_size =
| caption = Jackson with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2010
| number = 94, 99
| position = Defensive end
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|6|6}}
| birth_place = New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 296
| high_school = West St. John {{nowrap|(Edgard, Louisiana)}}
| college = LSU (2004–2008)
| pastteams =
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
| status =
| draftyear = 2009
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 3
| highlights =
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009)
- BCS national champion (2007)
- 2× Second-team All-SEC (2006, 2008)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 266
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 9.0
| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 15
| pfr = JackTy98
}}
Anthony Tyson Jackson (born June 6, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the third overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft.
Early life
Jackson attended West St. John High School in Edgard, Louisiana where he was a member of the Rams 2003 and 2004 2A State Championship teams. He was a two-way lineman who was named Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year after a senior season that totalled 84 tackles, 16 sacks, and 17 pressures, while winning the state championship. He was named All-District and All-Parish on the gridiron and also lettered in basketball. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Jackson chose LSU over Oklahoma State and Colorado.{{cite web | title=Tyson Jackson – Football Recruiting | url=https://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=17592&sport=1 | work=Rivals.com }}
College career
At Louisiana State University, Jackson redshirted for the Tigers in 2004.
As a redshirt freshman in 2005, he earned a spot on the Freshman All-SEC team by the league's coaches and the Sporting News. He recorded thirteen tackles (8 solos) and two sacks and added five quarterback pressures.
As a sophomore, in 2006, Jackson was a Second-team All-SEC selection. He was a starter at left defensive end and recorded 37 tackles (13 solos). He also had 8.5 sacks, six pressures and 10.5 tackles for a loss. Jackson caused and recovered a fumble, broke up four passes and caught an interception.
As a junior, in 2007, Jackson started thirteen of fourteen games at left defensive end. He totalled 36 tackles (15 solos) with 3.5 sacks, 4.5 stops for losses, and twelve quarterback pressures. Jackson caused a fumble and ranked second in the NCAA among defensive linemen with ten pass break-ups.
As a senior, in 2008, Jackson earned All-SEC Second-team again. He recorded 36 tackles (17 solos) that included 4.5 sacks, 10.5 stops for losses, and seven quarterback pressures. He recovered a fumble and deflected four passes. In total, Jackson started 38 of 53 games at LSU, recording 122 tackles (53 solos) with 18 pass deflections, one interception, two forced fumbles, and a pair of fumble recoveries. He ranks eighth in school history with 18.5 sacks and is eleventh with 27 stops for losses.{{Cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tyson-jackson-1.html |title=Tyson Jackson College Stats |website=Sports Reference |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2017}}
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Although having played in a 4–3 alignment at Louisiana State, Jackson was considered an ideal 3–4 defensive end.{{Cite news|last=Gaughan |first=Mark |date=April 12, 2009 |title=No sure things among pass rushers |newspaper=The Buffalo News |url=http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/637397.html |quote=Louisiana State's Tyson Jackson, 6–4 and 296, looks like an ideal 3–4 defensive end, given his size and ability to hold up versus the run. He should go in the first round. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415074345/http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/637397.html |archive-date=April 15, 2009 }}{{Cite news|last=Lolley |first=F. Dale |date=April 21, 2009 |title=Defensive linemen high on Steelers' list |newspaper=Washington Observer Reporter |url=http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-21-Draft-Defensive-line |quote=LSU's Tyson Jackson (6–5, 290 pounds) would be an ideal fit for the Steelers as a 3–4 defensive end, but is likely the only such prospect in this year's draft. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090808172006/http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/04-21-Draft-Defensive-line |archive-date=August 8, 2009 }} He drew comparisons to Anthony Weaver.{{Cite web |publisher=SportingNews.com |title=Pro Football War Room: Tyson Jackson |url=http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2009/players/8252.html }} Jackson was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round with the third pick overall.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2017}}
{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4+1/8
| weight = 296
| dash = 4.94
| ten split = 1.68
| twenty split = 2.79
| shuttle = 4.80
| cone drill = 7.64
| vertical = 28+1/2
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 6
| bench = 20
| wonderlic = 17
| arm span =
| hand span =
| note = Bench from LSU Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine
}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Image:Magee Gilburry Jackson edwards.JPG
Jackson was selected in the first round with the third overall selection by the Chiefs, who looked to implement him as defensive end into their new 3-4 defense.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=February 25, 2019}}{{cite web|title=Chiefs select DE Tyson Jackson with third pick |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/04/25/chiefs_select_de_tyson_jackson_with_3rd_pick/ |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=April 25, 2009 |access-date=April 25, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428065327/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/04/25/chiefs_select_de_tyson_jackson_with_3rd_pick |archive-date=April 28, 2009 }} Jackson remained unsigned at the beginning of the Chiefs' training camp session and did not travel with the team to River Falls, Wisconsin (site of the team's practice facilities).{{Cite news |last=Babb |first=Kent |date=July 30, 2009 |title=Chiefs' No. 1 pick absent as training camp begins |newspaper=Kansas City Star |url=http://www.kansascity.com/160/story/1356320.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803191943/http://www.kansascity.com/160/story/1356320.html |archive-date=August 3, 2009 }} The holdout ended on August 7 as he was signed to a five-year contract reportedly worth $57 million with $31 million guaranteed.{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign first round pick DE Tyson Jackson |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/08/07/chiefs_sign_firstround_pick_de_tyson_jackson/ |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=August 7, 2009 |access-date=August 7, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090810163837/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/08/07/chiefs_sign_firstround_pick_de_tyson_jackson |archive-date=August 10, 2009 }}{{cite web | title=Chiefs sign top pick Jackson | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4384337 | work=ESPN.com | date=August 7, 2009 | access-date=August 7, 2009}}
Tyson played in all 16 games of his rookie season and had 38 tackles (27 solo) with two pass deflections.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackTy98/gamelog/2009/ |title=Tyson Jackson 2009 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2017}} In 2010, he recorded 31 total tackles and one sack.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackTy98/gamelog/2010/ |title=Tyson Jackson 2010 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2017}} In 2011, Jackson had only one sack though he also had a career record of 55 tackles.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackTy98/gamelog/2011/ |title=Tyson Jackson 2011 Game Log |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=December 29, 2017}}
=Atlanta Falcons=
On March 11, 2014, Jackson signed a five-year $25 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons.{{cite web | title=Falcons Add Soliai, Asamoah, Jackson | website=Atlanta Falcons | date=2014-03-11 | url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-soliai-asamoah-jackson-12728036 | access-date=2025-01-02}}
In the 2016 season, Jackson and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017. In the Super Bowl, Jackson had one total tackle as the Falcons fell in a 34–28 overtime defeat.{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201702050atl.htm|title=Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons – February 5th, 2017|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com|access-date=August 6, 2017}}
On March 9, 2017, Jackson was released by the Falcons.{{cite web|title=Falcons Release Veteran DL Tyson Jackson|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Release-Veteran-DL-Tyson-Jackson-/c63a5a0a-a56b-4088-8eb9-c99fbc17e1d9|author=Conway, Kelsey|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=March 9, 2017}}
=NFL statistics=
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| Year | Team | GP | COMB | TOTAL | AST | SACK | FF | FR | FR YDS | INT | IR YDS | AVG IR | LNG | TD | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KC | 16 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | KC | 12 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | KC | 16 | 55 | 37 | 18 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | KC | 15 | 43 | 31 | 12 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | KC | 15 | 34 | 25 | 9 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | ATL | 16 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | ATL | 16 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | ATL | 16 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| colspan="2"|Career || 122 || 267 || 168 || 99 || 9.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 14 |
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