Chad Jackson

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[edit] Biography

Chad Jackson is a wide receiver for the New England Patriots. He spent his college career playing for the Florida Gators. He was selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft, with the 36th overall pick.

[edit] High School Years

Jackson was a three-year starter at football powerhouse Hoover High School in Hoover, Alabama, where he caught 202 receptions for 3,553 yards and 40 touchdowns. Jackson also found time to pass and run for 12 more touchdowns, and try his hand at free safety. His high school career ended with a 42-3 record and two state 6A championships.

Jackson also played basketball and ran track before concentrating on football as a senior.

[edit] College Years

Jackson chose to attend Florida over local Alabama. His best season was as a junior in 2005, when he had 88 catches for 900 yards and nine touchdowns, with two additional rushing touchdowns. Following that season, Jackson declared he would forgo his senior year of eligibility and enter the NFL draft.

[edit] NFL Career

The New England Patriots traded the 52nd and 75th picks to select Jackson at 36th overall in the 2006 draft. Jackson then signed to a four year deal on July 22nd.