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- Full name: Anthony Tyson Jackson
- Born: June 6, 1986
- Birthplace: Edgard, Louisiana
- Height: 6'5"LSU Sports: Tyson Jackson
- Weight: 291 lbsLSU Sports: Tyson Jackson
- Position: Defensive end
- High school: West St. John High School
- College: Louisiana State University
- NFL draft: 2009
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Defensive end Tyson Jackson played with the Louisiana State University Tigers for four years.
Jackson was selected third overall in the 2009 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs on April 25, 2009. He was ranked 14th overall and third at his position by ESPN prior to the draft.
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Football Career
Jackson was considered the best defensive end in his home state of Louisiana during his senior year at West St. John High School, when he led his team to the state championship. He became a starter for the Tigers in his sophomore year at Louisiana State University and finished his college football career with a total of 84 tackles and 16 sacks.NFL.com: Tyson Jackson ESPN.com: Tyson JacksonAwards and Accolades
- 2008 Preseason First-Team All-SEC
- 2006 Second-Team All-SEC
- 2006 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week for the week of November 11
- 2005 Freshman All-SECLSU Sports: Tyson Jackson
