Brandon Jackson

American football player for the Packers

Brandon Jackson - American football player for the Packers
Born

October 2nd, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns. Drafted in the 6th round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Packers. Contributed to the team's Super Bowl XLV victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2011. Also played college football at Michigan State University.

Won Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers

Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2006

Played for the Cleveland Browns

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