Melvin Jackson (American football)

Melvin Jackson
No. 71
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born (1954-05-05) May 5, 1954
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight267 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High schoolLos Angeles (CA) Mount Carmel
CollegeUSC
NFL draft1976: 12th round, 328th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played64
Games started34
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Biography

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

Professional career

Jackson was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the twelfth round of the 1976 NFL draft with the 328th overall pick.[2] He played five seasons with the team. Jackson played at the collegiate level at the University of Southern California.

References

  1. ^ "Melvin Jackson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "1976 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 4, 2024.