Linebacker, Texas A&M, to 1976

Robert Jackson

Born
Aug 7, 1954, in Houston, Texas

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Robert Jackson played linebacker at Texas A&M (to 1976). He was a consensus All‑American in 1976. The Cleveland Browns took Jackson in the first round, No. 17 overall in the 1977 NFL Draft.

At a glance

Best season
1976
Consensus All-American and First-team All-Southwest Conference
Drafted
No. 17
Overall, 1977 NFL Draft (Cleveland Browns)

Honors

Team titles: SWC champions, 1975

The teams in those years

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