Jason Jefferson

American football player (born 1981)

American football player
Jason Jefferson
No. 99
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1981-12-20) December 20, 1981 (age 42)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:Chicago (IL) Leo
College:Wisconsin
NFL draft:2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 193
Career history
  • New Orleans Saints (2005)*
  • Chicago Bears (2005)*
  • Philadelphia Eagles (2005)*
  • Buffalo Bills (2005–2007)
  • Atlanta Falcons (2008)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:32
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Jason Jefferson (born December 20, 1981) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Wisconsin.

Jefferson was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons.

Early life

Jason Jefferson is a graduate of Leo Catholic High School, located on the South Side of Chicago.[2]

References

  1. ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Leo Catholic High School Alumni". Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2011.
  • Atlanta Falcons bio
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New Orleans Saints 2005 NFL draft selections