Thomas "Tom" Jackson also referred to as "TJ" or Tommy (b. April 4, 1951 in
Cleveland, Ohio) is an
NFL analyst for
ESPN and a former Pro Bowl
linebacker for the
Denver Broncos.
College
Jackson attended the
University of Louisville, where he was coached by current college football analyst
Lee Corso. During his college career, he was a two-time
Missouri Valley Conference player of the year selection.
NFL
Jackson was selected by the Denver Broncos in the
1973 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a 14-year career in
Denver where he was a three-time
Pro Bowl selection, a two-time All-Pro selection, and was voted Denver's Most Inspirational Player six times by his teammates. He also assisted the team to Championship appearances in
Super Bowl XII and
Super Bowl XXI. Jackson was one of only four players to play for the Broncos in both of the aforementioned Super Bowls, played 9 years apart. Jackson finished his career with 20 interceptions, which he returned for 340 yards and 3 touchdowns, and 8 fumble recoveries, which he returned for 104 yards. He also recorded 13 sacks (with a season high 5-1/2) as a weak-side blitzer in Denver's 3-4 defense according to Broncos records. Jackson ranks third only to
Jason Elam and
John Elway on the team's all-time list of games played with 191.
In
1992, Jackson was inducted in the Broncos' Ring of Fame.
Broadcasting
In
1987, Jackson joined ESPN studios where he was teamed with
Chris Berman on the network's signature NFL shows,
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