Darius Jackson was born on December 1,1993 and is an American former professional football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Houston Texans.
17 Facts About Darius Jackson
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Darius Jackson was a two-way football player as a senior, registering almost 1,100 rushing yards, while playing quarterback, running back and safety.
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Darius Jackson received All-conference honors on both sides of the ball and was an Academic All-state selection.
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Darius Jackson accepted a football scholarship from Eastern Michigan University.
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Darius Jackson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft, in part because of the athletic traits he displayed during his pro day.
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Darius Jackson made the Cowboys 53-man roster, in order to protect his rights from being claimed by another team and was declared inactive in 14 games.
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On December 14,2016, Darius Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.
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Darius Jackson was declared inactive for the remaining three games.
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On September 3,2018, Darius Jackson was signed by the Green Bay Packers from the Cowboys' practice squad, as the team was looking for a third running back, with Aaron Jones suspended for the first two games, and Devante Mays being released with an injury settlement.
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On October 9,2018, Darius Jackson was signed to the Cowboys practice squad.
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Darius Jackson was promoted to the active roster on December 22,2018.
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On September 20,2019, Darius Jackson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad, but was released four days later.
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On October 9,2019, Darius Jackson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.
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On November 12,2019, Darius Jackson was signed to the Colts practice squad.
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Darius Jackson was re-signed to the practice squad on September 16,2020.
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On July 29,2021, Darius Jackson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Darius Jackson was re-signed to the practice squad on November 30,2021.