Tanard Ricardo Jackson was born on July 21,1985 and is an American former professional football safety.
11 Facts About Tanard Jackson
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Tanard Jackson played college football at Syracuse and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Tanard Jackson was a member of the Washington Redskins before being suspended indefinitely in July 2014 for being a repeat offender of the NFL's substance abuse policies during his career.
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Tanard Jackson played high school football at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland where he played running back and defensive back.
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Tanard Jackson finished his career with 252 tackles, a school record 19 interceptions, 3,121 rushing yards, and 39 total touchdowns.
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Tanard Jackson finished his career with 165 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss, and five interceptions.
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Tanard Jackson was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Tanard Jackson started all 16 games during his rookie season, recording 56 tackles, and two interceptions.
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Tanard Jackson made his season debut two days later against the New Orleans Saints Jackson got a pick in his first game against the Saints at home during Week 6.
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Tanard Jackson was released by the Buccaneers on April 10,2012, after he failed to pass a physical.
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Tanard Jackson signed with the Washington Redskins on April 13,2012.