Jason Jefferson
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | December 20, 1981||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Leo (Chicago) | ||||||
College: | Wisconsin | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2005: 6th round, 193rd pick | ||||||
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Jason Jefferson (born December 20, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft.[1]
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
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Leo Catholic High School Alumni". Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2011.