Tom Jackson (American football, born 1951)

Tom Jackson
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Jackson at the 2010 NFL draft
No. 56, 57
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1951-04-04) April 4, 1951 (age 73)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:John Adams (Cleveland)
College:Louisville
NFL draft:1973 / round: 4 / pick: 88
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:40.0
Interceptions:20
Touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Louie Jackson, also referred to as "TJ" or "Tommy", (born April 4, 1951) is an American sports commentator and former professional football player. He played as a linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 1986. He was a member of Denver's "Orange Crush Defense" and helped lead the Broncos to the AFC Championship in 1977 and 1986 . After his playing career ended, he enjoyed a successful 29-year run as an NFL analyst for ESPN. He was given the Pete Rozelle Award for excellence in broadcasting by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.