Lawrence Jackson
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Career Summary
Lawrence Jackson was a USC defensive end who played five NFL seasons with Seattle and Detroit.
Jackson was a four-year starter at USC before the Seahawks selected him in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played for Seattle and Detroit over five NFL seasons.
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Early Life
Jackson began playing organized football in fourth grade.
Jackson said he began playing football in fourth grade after previously playing street football.
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College Career
Jackson started 51 of 52 games at USC and recorded 30.5 sacks and 52 tackles for loss.
Jackson started 51 of 52 games during his USC career. NFL draft analysis credited him with 30.5 sacks and 52 tackles for loss for the Trojans.
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Path to the NFL
Seattle selected Jackson in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, 28th overall.
The Seahawks selected Jackson with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Jackson played 69 NFL games and recorded 128 tackles, 19.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.
NFL statistics credit Jackson with 128 tackles, 19.5 sacks, three passes defended and four forced fumbles in 69 regular-season games. He played in Seattle in 2008 and 2009, then with Detroit from 2010 through 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Jackson was a two-time first-team All-Pac-10 selection at USC.
USC identified Jackson as a two-time first-team All-Pac-10 defensive end when Seattle selected him in the first round.
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Playing Style
Jackson was a productive edge defender known for pressuring opposing quarterbacks.
NFL draft analysis described Jackson as one of USC's top playmakers and noted his 30.5 sacks and 52 tackles for loss. The Seahawks expected him to compete immediately at right defensive end as a rookie.
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Legacy
Jackson was part of USC's school-record seven first- and second-round selections in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Jackson was one of four USC first-round selections in 2008, part of a school-record seven Trojans taken in the first two rounds that year.
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21953, 00-0026168, 1985-08-30, Lawrence Jackson, Lawrence, Jackson
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