Bernard Jackson (Arena football)

Evington Bernard Jackson II (born May 10, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an Arena football Fullback / Linebacker for the Kentucky Horsemen of af2. He was originally signed by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at Tennessee.

In his career, Jackson has also played for the Louisville Fire.

High school career

Jackson attended St. Xavier High School where he was a three-year starter at Defensive end in football, as well as a Center in basketball. In football, he was a two-time 4A All-State selection, as well as an All-Region and All-District selection. He also helped lead his team to two state championships in three seasons, with records of 14-1, 10-2 and 12-3, respectively. As a junior, he recorded 120 tackles, seven sacks, 19 tackles-for-loses, seven forced fumbles and five tipped passes that resulted in interceptions. As a senior, he recorded 119 tackles, and seven sacks. In football, he was a Parade, Blue Chip Illustrated, National Recruiting Advisor, and PrepStart All-America selection. He also won state titles in discus and Shot put.

College career

Jackson attended Tennessee, where in 1998, his freshman season, the Volunteers won the national championship.

As a freshman in 1998, Jackson played in 12 games, and was one of five true freshmen to play that season. He was a member of the Special teams and also played as reserve Defensive end. He recorded seven tackles with two quarterback pressures, a sack and a pass broken...
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