Grady Jackson

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TRANSACTIONS
Originally selected by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 1997 Draft.

Signed by New Orleans Saints as an unrestricted free agent on April 12, 2002.

Waived by the Saints on November 3, 2003. Claimed off waivers by Green Bay Packers on November 4, 2003.

Signed with the Falcons as an unrestricted free agent on August 22, 2006.

Waived by the Falcons on October 23 and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 31, 2007.

Signed by the Falcons as a free agent on July 29, 2008.


CAREER
A remarkable athlete and impactful defender, who anchored the Packers defensive line from 2003-05.

Has the ability to generate significant inside pass rush.

An agile force at defensive tackle, Jackson had an impressive year for the Packers in 2005, starting all 16 games for the second time (also 2001 with Oakland) in his career and tallying a career-high 72 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and a career-high four passes defensed.

In 2004, Green Bay allowed nearly 40 less rushing yards per game (39.9) in Jackson’s 10 regular season contests than what the Packers gave up without him.

Possesses a keen understanding of the game from nearly a decade of working in the NFL trenches.

Led all NFL players with 13 tackles for loss in 2006.

2007 (FALCONS/JAGUARS)
Spent the first seven weeks of the season with the Falcons and collared 18 tackles and one sack.

Joined the Jaguars on Oct. 31and competed in nine games while logging eight tackles.

Recorded his 500th tackle at Tennessee (11/11).

2006 (FALCONS)
Led all NFL players with 13 tackles for loss in 2006 while starting in 15 of 16 games.

Logged 52 tackles, one forced fumble and two passes defensed.

Recorded a season-high nine tackles vs. New Orleans (11/26).

Led all defensive linemen with seven tackles at Washington (12/3).


2005 (PACKERS)
Started in all 16 games while totaling 72 tackles (47 solo) one sack, four passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Recorded seven tackles, sharing a sack on two occasions, with two pressures and one pass defensed, at Minnesota (10/23).

Led the defensive line with seven tackles vs. Pittsburgh (11/6).

Led the defensive line and matched his season high with seven tackles at Seattle (1/1).


2004 (PACKERS)
Served as a key contributor to the Green Bay run defense in his first full season as the starting nose tackle, finishing with 36 tackles, one sack and two passes defensed in 10 starts. Was inactive the remaining six contests. Also started NFC Wild Card playoff game against Minnesota

Played in his 100th NFL game at Washington (10/31), recording three stops plus a pass defensed.

Picked up his lone ‘04 sack when he dropped QB Donovan McNabb among three tackles at Philadelphia (12/5).

Posted a season-high seven tackles in a victory over Detroit (12/12), while leading the Packers’ defensive line in stops.


2003 (SAINTS/PACKERS)
Saw action in 15 games between the Saints and Packers while notching 54 tackles, six sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Posted a season high six tackles with the Packers against the Denver Broncos (12/28).

Split a sack of QB Donovan McNabb with Larry Smith, among five tackles, in Monday night game vs. Philadelphia (11/10), his Green Bay debut.

With Saints, made a season-best seven tackles, including a sack of the Titans’ Steve McNair, in Week 3 loss at Tennessee (9/21).


2002 (SAINTS)
Started 15 games at defensive tackle in his first season with New Orleans and led the Saints’ interior linemen in total tackles (55), sacks (5.5), and fumble recoveries (a career-high, three). Also forced a pair of fumbles and had one pass defensed.

Sacked the Redskins’ QB Patrick Ramsey twice among eight tackles at Washington (10/13).

Had a pair of sacks in season finale with Carolina (12/29), dropping QB Rodney Peete and QB Chris Weinke once each. Additionally, recovered a first-quarter fumble by RB Nick Goings at the Panthers’ 12-yard line, setting up a field goal.

Blocked a K Neil Rackers extra point attempt at Cincinnati (12/22).


2001 (RAIDERS)
Started all 16 games for the first time in his pro career in addition to two playoff starts as he recorded 69 tackles in his final season with Oakland. Also tallied four sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defensed.

Registered a career-high 10 stops at Seattle (11/11).

Sacked QB Brian Griese twice at Denver (12/30).

Made eight stops against Tennessee (12/22), then finished the regular season with a team-high seven tackles vs. the N.Y. Jets (12/6).


2000 (RAIDERS)
Moved into the starting lineup in his fourth NFL season, playing in all 16 games for the first time, making 15 starts. Also started Oakland’s two playoff contests.

Led the Raiders with a career-high 8.0 sacks, second among AFC defensive tackles, behind the Broncos’ Trevor Pryce (12). Also posted 68 tackles, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three passes defensed.

Enjoyed a pair of two-sack games vs. Denver (9/17) and at New Orleans (11/19).

Matched his then-career high with nine tackles in AFC Championship Game against Baltimore (1/14).


1999 (RAIDERS)
Continued to make regular contributions as an Oakland reserve, seeing action in 15 games and was inactive for one contest (vs. Seattle (12/5). Recorded four sacks among 34 total tackles, forced one fumble, recovered a fumble and broke up three passes.

Made a season-high six stops, including a forced fumble, in overtime win at Kansas City to end the year (1/2).


1998 (RAIDERS)
Became more a part of the Raiders’ defensive line rotation in his second season, playing in 15 games and making one start.

Credited with 37 tackles, including three sacks, plus one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and three passes defensed.

Contributed five stops plus a pass defensed in season finale with Chiefs (12/26).


1997 (RAIDERS)
Saw action in five games as a rookie and recorded six tackles. Did not play in two contests and was inactive for the other nine games.

Made NFL debut at Carolina (11/2).

Blocked a Todd Peterson field goal try vs. Seattle (12/14).


COLLEGE
Spent 1996 season at Knoxville (Tenn.) College, where he broke the Bulldogs’ single-game sacks record with five.

Initially had played two seasons (1994-95) at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi.

Was a two-time Junior College All-America selection at Hinds.

Also was named team MVP for the Eagles and National Junior College ‘Defensive Player of the Year’ following 1994-95 seasons.

Majored in business and physical education.


PERSONAL
Was an all-state, all-league and All-West Alabama selection in football at Greensboro (AL) East High School, where he lettered in football and basketball.

Was named MVP of the basketball team his junior year.

Enjoys hunting and fishing, as well as playing basketball and softball.

Born Grady O’Neal Jackson in Greensboro, Alabama.