10 Facts About Ed Jasper

Edward Videl Jasper was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League.

Ed Jasper was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft and played for the Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, and Oakland Raiders from 1997 to 2005.

Ed Jasper was born in Tyler, Texas, on January 18,1973.

Ed Jasper attended Troup High School, where he was a three-time All-East Texas and honored as Defensive Most Valuable Player.

Ed Jasper was part of the school's basketball team that won the University Interscholastic League Class 2A state championship in 1992.

Ed Jasper was conferred the Aggie Heart Award, as voted for by his teammates.

Ed Jasper was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft.

Ed Jasper had the most effective years of his career with the team, with arguably his best season coming in 2002, when he started all 16 games and helped the Falcons qualify for the playoffs that year.

Ed Jasper went to the Oakland Raiders in 2005, where he tallied 2 sacks and 24 tackles in 15 games played.

Ed Jasper retired at the conclusion of the 2005 season.