Cory Jackson
| No. 38 | |
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| Position: | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 12, 1988 Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Maryland |
| Undrafted: | 2010 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Cory Jackson (born March 12, 1988) is a former
Early years
Jackson was born in
As a sophomore, he was named a second-team all-state defensive lineman. As a junior and senior, he was named a first-team all-state player. He was also named the conference player of the year as a senior.
College career
Jackson attended the University of Maryland where he earned a degree in communications and was a four-year letterman in football. In 2006, true freshman Jackson saw action in all 13 games including three starts. When starting fullback Tim Cesa was injured, Jackson replaced him for the season's final four games. He also played a role on special teams. He rushed four times for 12 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 46 yards.[1]
In 2007, Jackson played in 12 games including eight starts. He recorded five tackles on special teams. He was also integral in allowing tailbacks Lance Ball and Keon Lattimore to rush for a combined total of almost 1,600 yards and 25 touchdowns.[1] After suffering a broken hand, Jackson missed one game.[2]
In 2008, he played in all 13 games including six starts. He recorded five solo tackles, one forced fumble, three carries for four yards, 12 receptions for 106 yards, and one kick return for nine yards.[3] He again was critical in the offensive backfield, opening up holes for running backs such as Da'Rel Scott who rushed for 1,133 yards. Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen said, "[Cory Jackson] might be our MVP and an unsung hero ... He does all the dirty work. When he's playing well, we're playing well. It definitely had an impact on our running game."[2] Defensive end Jeremy Navarre compared Jackson's playing style to that of a defensive player and said, "I don't think fullback Cory would want to go against Cory the linebacker ... He's a tough guy. He always comes out with a bloody nose or something."[4]
In
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
Jackson was signed by the
References
- ^ a b c d Player Bio: Cory Jackson Archived 2009-01-04 at the Wayback Machine, University of Maryland Terrapins football official website, retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ a b The impeccable value of Cory Jackson Archived 2012-10-13 at the Wayback Machine, The Washington Times, 9 November 2008, retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ 2008 Cumulative Season Statistics Archived October 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, University of Maryland Terrapins football official website, retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ 'Tough guys' on the Terps, The Baltimore Sun, September 2008.
- ^ All-America team Archived December 25, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Pro Football Weekly, December 22, 2009, retrieved May 7, 2010.
- ^ Cory Jackson - Maryland, FB - 2010 NFL Draft Scout Profile, NFL Draft Scout, retrieved 12 January 2009.
- ^ More Terps Take NFL Shots, The Baltimore Sun, April 27, 2010.
- ^ Acee, Kevin (June 21, 2010). "Release no shock to Chargers' Ellison". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2010-06-21.