Tyus Jackson
Encyclopedia
Tyus Jackson is a American football
linebacker
, who currently plays for the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League
.
teams. He played fullback
, tight end
and middle linebacker and was named All-Metro and Super All-Metro during his prep career. He was also the starting point guard on the basketball team and helped lead his squad to a 6A State Championship.
after just two seasons at Northeast Mississippi Community College
He lettered for two years at defensive end
, playing for Coach Bobby Hall. Selected to the Mississippi North All-State second team and was voted the Defensive MVP in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star Game in 2002.
, where he redshirted for the Tigers and began his Memphis career in 2004 when he had 13 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and one sack in 12 games, including a fumble recovery in the 2004 GMAC Bowl
where Memphis lost to Bowling Green State University
, 52–35.
In 2005, Jackson helped the Tigers to a 6–5 season and their second bowl win in three seasons when they beat the University of Akron
in the 2005 Motor City Bowl
. Jackson played in all 12 games for the Tigers in 2005 making 13 total tackles and one sack.
of af2
, where he was coached by Eddie Brown
.
, also of af2
. He had a season worthy of a 2nd Team All-af2 honor.
The following year he followed up with an even stronger performance by gaining 1st Team All-af2, after leading the Steamwheelers with 12 quarterback hurries, 10 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and two safeties. He also added 41 total tackles, three forced fumbles and was named the Defensive Player of the Game in Week 1.
with the Milwaukee Iron
.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
, who currently plays for the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League
Arena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
.
Early life
Born the son of Gwendolyn Jackson, Tyus attended Woodlawn High School where he was a four-year starter on the football and basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
teams. He played fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
, tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
and middle linebacker and was named All-Metro and Super All-Metro during his prep career. He was also the starting point guard on the basketball team and helped lead his squad to a 6A State Championship.
Northeast Mississippi
He was ranked as a 2-star prospect according to Rivals.comRivals.com
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after just two seasons at Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northeast Mississippi Community College, also known as NEMCC, is a public, comprehensive community college. NEMCC is a located in Booneville, Mississippi, USA...
He lettered for two years at defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
, playing for Coach Bobby Hall. Selected to the Mississippi North All-State second team and was voted the Defensive MVP in the Mississippi Junior College All-Star Game in 2002.
Memphis
In 2003, Jackson signed his letter of intent to play for MemphisMemphis Tigers football
The Memphis Tigers football team represents the University of Memphis in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Tigers compete in Conference USA...
, where he redshirted for the Tigers and began his Memphis career in 2004 when he had 13 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and one sack in 12 games, including a fumble recovery in the 2004 GMAC Bowl
2004 GMAC Bowl
The 2004 GMAC Bowl was an American college football bowl game. It was part of the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season, and was the 7th edition. It was played in December 2004, and featured the , and the ....
where Memphis lost to Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
, 52–35.
In 2005, Jackson helped the Tigers to a 6–5 season and their second bowl win in three seasons when they beat the University of Akron
University of Akron
The University of Akron is a coeducational public research university located in Akron, Ohio, United States. The university is part of the University System of Ohio. It was founded in 1870 as a small college affiliated with the Universalist Church. In 1913 ownership was transferred to the City of...
in the 2005 Motor City Bowl
2005 Motor City Bowl
The 2005 Motor City Bowl, part of the 2005–06 NCAA football bowl games season, occurred on December 27, 2005 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The University of Memphis Tigers football team beat the University of Akron Zips football team 38-31....
. Jackson played in all 12 games for the Tigers in 2005 making 13 total tackles and one sack.
Fort Wayne Fusion
In 2007, Jackson played for the expansion Fort Wayne FusionFort Wayne Fusion
The Fort Wayne Fusion was a 2007 af2 expansion team in the Midwest Division of the American Conference. They played their home games at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana, which was the former home of the defunct National Indoor Football League/United Indoor Football...
of af2
Af2
AF2 was the name of the Arena Football League's developmental league; it was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. Like parent AFL, the AF2 played using the same arena football rules and style of play. League seasons ran from April through July with the postseason and ArenaCup...
, where he was coached by Eddie Brown
Eddie Brown (arena football)
Eddie Brown is a former Arena football offensive specialist. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.Brown spent his entire professional playing career with the Albany/Indiana Firebirds.-College career:...
.
Quad City Steamwheelers
In 2008, Jackson joined with the Quad City SteamwheelersQuad City Steamwheelers
The Quad City Steamwheelers were a professional arena football team. They were a charter member of the af2. They play their home games at i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois....
, also of af2
Af2
AF2 was the name of the Arena Football League's developmental league; it was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. Like parent AFL, the AF2 played using the same arena football rules and style of play. League seasons ran from April through July with the postseason and ArenaCup...
. He had a season worthy of a 2nd Team All-af2 honor.
The following year he followed up with an even stronger performance by gaining 1st Team All-af2, after leading the Steamwheelers with 12 quarterback hurries, 10 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and two safeties. He also added 41 total tackles, three forced fumbles and was named the Defensive Player of the Game in Week 1.
Milwaukee Iron
His great play from 2008–2009 landed him in the Arena Football LeagueArena Football League
The Arena Football League is the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States. It is currently the second longest running professional football league in the United States, after the National Football League. It was founded in 1987 by Jim Foster...
with the Milwaukee Iron
Milwaukee Iron
The Milwaukee Mustangs are a professional arena football team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They are currently members of the Arena Football League , which they joined in 2010 during the league's restructuring...
.