Xzavie Jackson

Xzavie Lee HeBron Jackson [ex-ZAY-vee] (born September 21, 1984) is a professional gridiron football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Cedar Rapids Titans of the Indoor Football League (IFL).He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Missouri. He also played in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2009.

Xzavie Jackson
No. 93 – Nebraska Danger
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1984-09-21) September 21, 1984
Vacaville, California
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Wichita (KS) Heights
College:Missouri
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Honorable mention All-Big 12 (2006)
  • 3× 1st Team All-IFL (2011, 2013, 2016)
  • 2nd Team All-IFL (2012)
  • IFL's Top 10 Players #7 (2013)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Jackson has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, RiverCity Rage, La Crosse Spartans and Cedar Rapids Titans.

Early life

Jackson attended Will C. Wood high school and then Wichita Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas, where he was a standout tight end.[1]

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos

Jackson played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League in 2009. He recorded 9 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble that season,[2] but was most infamous for attacking teammate Aaron Fiacconi with a shovel during practice.[3]

Cedar Rapids Titans

Jackson signed with the Cedar Rapids Titans in 2012.[4]

Nebraska Danger

On November 14, 2016, Jackson signed with the Nebraska Danger.[5] Jackson signed on for the 2018 IFL season, announcing that it would be his last before retiring.[6] Prior to the season's start, Jackson had accumulated 77 sacks in his IFL career, the most in the league.[7] Jackson finished the season injured, but in 11 games, Jackson accumulated 24 tackles, an interception, 3 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries (including one for a touchdown), and perhaps most humorously, a kickoff return for 6 yards. Jackson also racked up 4.5 more sacks,[8] adding to his league record for most career sacks with a new total of 81.5. For his statistics during this final season of play, Jackson was named to the 2nd team, All-IFL roster.[9]

During the games Jackson spent injured, he transitioned into a coaching role for younger players, and assumed coaching duties full-time for the 2019 season.[10]

References
  1. Dave Matter (October 9, 2003). "The next household name". www.columbiatribune.com. Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  2. https://www.esks.com/team-stats/?stat_category=defence&season=2009
  3. https://edmontonsun.com/2012/06/02/retired-esk-fiacconi-constructing-new-career/wcm/884718d4-3dc3-4c69-8dcd-1a14755aeb5f
  4. "Titans Re-Sign Jackson, Add Pass Rush Standout". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 29, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  5. "November 14, 2016". goifl.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. http://www.theindependent.com/sports/danger/danger-s-jackson-hopes-to-cap-career-in-style/article_c39b9720-15ee-11e8-beb6-f345016deede.html
  7. http://www.goifl.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20180219en4gaw
  8. http://goifl.com/sports/fball/2017-18/players/xzaviejacksonoka4?view=profile
  9. http://www.goifl.com/sports/fball/2017-18/releases/20180629etye75
  10. https://www.dangerfootball.com/news/article.php?id=528
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