Dexter Jackson (born March 19, 1988) is an American former professional

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who played in the

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(AFL) for the Milwaukee Mustangs,

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, and

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.. He played

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Early life

Jackson attended Edward H. White High School in

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College career

Jackson attended

from 2006 to 2009, where he was a Second Team All-

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selection as a

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Professional career

On December 12, 2010, Jackson was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs. Jackson was again assigned to the Mustangs on October 12, 2011. On April 16, 2012, Jackson was placed on reassignment. On April 18, 2012, Jackson was traded to the

for future considerations. Jackson finished the season injured reserve. Jackson was assigned to the

on a two-year deal prior to the 2013 season. Jackson was reassigned on May 16, 2013, but was assigned again to the Predators on May 23, 2013. Jackson was assigned to the

for the 2014 season, and started every game he was active in 2014 and 2015. In March 2016, Jackson was assigned to the

. Jackson was named Second Team

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at the conclusion of the season. In January 2017, Jackson returned to the Storm. The Storm folded in December 2017. On March 22, 2018, Jackson was assigned to the

Personal life

He is the son of bodybuilder Dexter Jackson.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Dexter Living people 1988 births Players of American football from Jacksonville, Florida Edward H. White High School alumni American football defensive linemen Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football players Milwaukee Mustangs (2009–2012) players San Jose SaberCats players Orlando Predators players Tampa Bay Storm players Jacksonville Sharks players Baltimore Brigade players