D'Qwell Jackson Biography

D’Qwell Jackson is a retired NFL linebacker who played ten seasons. Jackson was born and raised in Florida throughout the 1980’s and ‘90’s and excelled tremendously on his high school football team. As an outside linebacker prospect, he was ultimately ranked 57th in the nation and was recruited by several schools, settling on the University of Maryland. As a Terrapin, Jackson was immediately looked up to as he led the defensive line. He set a record at the University of Maryland becoming only the seventh player to obtain more than 400 tackles in his college career. Entering the 2006 NFL Draft as the second-highest rated linebacker, Jackson was selected in the second round by the Cleveland Browns. He continued to play for the Browns for eight seasons, where he was recognized for a variety of reasons. Still living up to his reputation as an outstanding defensive player, Jackson led the AFC in tackles several times. His character was recognized as well as he was a recipient of the Ed Block Courage award in 2011, which was granted to him by the vote of his teammates as they considered him to be a role model of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. Jackson was traded to the Colts for the 2014 season and retired following the 2016 campaign.

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