Buddy Jackson

Anthony Hugh "Buddy" Jackson II (born March 3, 1989) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. Jackson was a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, and the Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, BC Lions, and Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL.

Early life Jackson was a three-year varsity letterman at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida, starting two years at cornerback. He also participated in basketball and track, where he was a district champion in the 100-metre dash.

College career Jackson played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 2008 to 2011.

Professional career Jackson signed with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) on April 30, 2012, after going undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft. He was waived/injured by the Colts on August 15, 2012.

On November 12, 2012, Jackson was signed to the practice squad of the Washington Redskins' of the NFL. He was released by the Cowboys on May 6, 2016.

Jackson signed with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 21, 2016. Jackson played six games for the Riders in 2016, contributing 21 tackles.

Jackson signed with the BC Lions of the CFL on February 14, 2017. In one season in BC Jackson accumulated 17 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles and recorded his first career interception.

On February 28, 2018, Jackson signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL. He retired on May 24, 2018.