Jamacia Jackson
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[edit] Biography
Acquired:
Signed as a free-agent by the Tiger-Cats on January 11, 2007.
2006:
Signed as a free-agent by the New York Giants on January 20th…was allocated and subsequently selected by the Berlin Thunder in the 16th round of the NFL Europe Draft…attended the Berlin’s training camp and was waived on March 5th…was released by the Giants on March 17th.
2005:
The Tennessee Titans signed Jackson as an un-drafted free-agent…attended the Titans training camp and was released on July 28th…the Montreal Alouettes signed Jackson to their practice roster on September 6th.
College:
Played four seasons (2001-04) with the University of South Carolina Gamecocks…played in 43 career games, making 21 starts at strong safety…made 159 total tackles (110 solo) including two for eight yards in losses and two quarterback sacks…intercepted two passes, one of which he returned 98 yards for a score, forced three fumbles and recovered two others. (2004) As a senior, Jackson ranked third on the team with 59 total tackles (40 solo) and started all 11 games at strong safety…was a key figure and a vocal leader of a Gamecock defensive unit that ranked fifth in the Southeastern Conference in total defense, sixth in rushing defense and third in pass defense efficiency…was credited with one forced fumble and made two interceptions, one of which he returned 98 yards for a touchdown in South Carolina's season-opening win over Vanderbilt….made a season-high 11 tackles against Georgia, then matched that figure with 11 more tackles against Clemson. (2003) Appeared in 11 games, with seven starts at strong safety...ranked ninth on the squad with 39 total tackles (28 solo)...had one tackle for loss, one quarterback sack, one pass break up, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery...had a season-high eight tackles in games against Vanderbilt and Ole Miss...seven of those eight stops were solo hits vs. Ole Miss...recovered a fumble against Arkansas...sacked Tennessee quarterback Casey Clausen for a six yard loss...forced a fumble in the season opener vs. Louisiana-Lafayette and vs. Vanderbilt...also saw extensive action on special teams. (2002) Played in all 12 games with two starts (vs. Mississippi State and vs. LSU)...Recorded 47 total tackles (35 solo)...Had 1.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and one quarterback hurry...had a season-best eight total tackles vs. Temple...had a tackle for loss against Vanderbilt...played 20 snaps vs. Mississippi State and recorded four tackles...against Kentucky, was in on 43 plays and made seven total tackles...tallied six stops vs. LSU and seven stops against Tennessee...was in on four hits vs. Clemson. (2001) Redshirt freshman defensive back who played in nine games, both as a backup and special teams performer...recorded nine total tackles (7 solo)...had a season-high two tackles in the victory over Kentucky...backed up Antione Nesmith and Deandre' Eiland at free safety. (2000) Redshirted as a true freshman...worked in the secondary, primarily at safety. Personal: Born September 19th, 1981 in Sumter, South Carolina…rated the No. 4 running back in the Atlantic Region by Prep Star magazine...1999 Shrine Bowl member...Shrine Bowl Defensive Most Valuable Player...despite missing some games his senior year due to injury, he rushed for 965 yards on 118 carries for an 8.2 average per carry...had 10 receptions for 102 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns his senior season...recorded three touchdown runs of 90 or more yards (92, 94, 97)...had eight punt returns for 217 yards with one touchdown...accumulated 1,309 all-purpose yards his senior year...defensively, he had 98 total tackles (67 solo), two interceptions and 10 touchdown saving tackles...named Sumter's Offensive and Defensive MVP...ran for 2,194 yards on 202 carries as a junior...in his final two seasons, he rushed for more than 2,900 yards with 43 touchdowns...scored 36 touchdowns as a junior...played for Coach Paul Sorrells at Sumter High School.
[edit] Scouting Report
[edit] Statistics
[edit] Defensive Tackles
| year | team | league | games | TKL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | HAM | CFL | 12 | 5 |
| 1 year CFL career | 12 | 5 | ||
