Cleveland Lee Jackson was born on October 1,1956 and is a former American football tight end who played one season in the National Football League for the New York Giants.
12 Facts About Cleveland Jackson
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Cleveland Jackson played college football for three different schools before being selected in the 5th round of the 1979 NFL draft.
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Cleveland Jackson spent time in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, in the Canadian Football League for the BC Lions, and in the United States Football League for the Arizona Wranglers and Oklahoma Outlaws, but did not play.
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Cleveland Jackson attended Northwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan, before starting a college football career with the Michigan State Spartans.
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Cleveland Jackson made a second transfer in 1977 to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, often known as UNLV.
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Cleveland Jackson finished his education with the school, and played tight end on their varsity team in both seasons with the university.
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Cleveland Jackson made the final roster, and was backup tight end in their first two games.
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Cleveland Jackson was released by the Giants during the 1980 NFL preseason.
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In 1981, Cleveland Jackson returned to professional football by signing a contract with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.
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Cleveland Jackson came back to the NFL in 1982 with the Washington Redskins, but was released on August 3.
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Cleveland Jackson moved to the United States Football League in their inaugural season of 1983, being signed by the Arizona Wranglers.
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Cleveland Jackson made a final comeback attempt the following year with the Oklahoma Outlaws, but was released in training camp.