Lenzie Maurice Jackson (born June 17, 1977) is a retired

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kick returner and

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High school years

Jackson attended Milpitas High School in

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and was a letterman in

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and track & field.

College career

Jackson played

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for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Professional career

Jackson played in the NFL for the

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(1999), the Cleveland Browns (2000), and the

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(2001–2002). He played in the AFL for the Carolina Cobras (2004), the Columbus Destroyers (2005), and the Los Angeles Avengers (2006–2007).ArenaFan Online : Lenzie Jackson
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* 1977 births Living people Sportspeople from Milpitas, California American football return specialists American football wide receivers American football defensive backs Arizona State Sun Devils football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Cleveland Browns players Pittsburgh Steelers players Carolina Cobras players Columbus Destroyers players Los Angeles Avengers players Players of American football from Santa Clara County, California 20th-century American sportsmen {{ArenaFootballLeague-stub