Melvin Jackson (American football)

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Melvin Jackson
No. 71
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1954-05-05) May 5, 1954 (age 69)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:267 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school:Los Angeles (CA) Mount Carmel
College:USC
NFL draft:1976 / Round: 12 / Pick: 328
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:64
Games started:34
Player stats at PFR

Melvin Jackson Jr. (born May 5, 1954) is a former guard in the National Football League (NFL).

Biography[edit]

Jackson was born on May 5, 1954, in Los Angeles, California.[1] He is the grandfather of Miami Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson.

Career[edit]

Jackson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1976 NFL Draft and played five seasons with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Southern California.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Melvin Jackson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.