Mark Jackson

Mark Anthony Jackson (born July 23, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 1986 NFL draft. Jackson attended high school at Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Alton Senior High School.

A 5'10", receiver from Purdue University, Jackson played in the 1984 Peach Bowl before spending nine NFL seasons from 1986 to 1994 for the Broncos, the New York Giants, and the Indianapolis Colts. Jackson played in Super Bowls XXI, XXII, and XXIV with the Broncos. Jackson caught the touchdown pass that sent the game into overtime, completing "The Drive" in the Broncos' January 11, 1987 AFC Championship Game victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Along with Vance Johnson and Ricky Nattiel, Jackson comprised the "Three Amigos" receiving combination in the late 1980s. 's NFL off-season, Mark Jackson held the Broncos franchise record for career yards per reception in the playoffs (19.29).

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1986 DEN 16 1 38 738 19.4 53 1 1987 DEN 12 11 26 436 16.8 52 2 1988 DEN 12 4 46 852 18.5 63 6 1989 DEN 16 16 28 446 15.9 49 2 1990 DEN 16 15 57 926 16.2 66 4 1991 DEN 12 10 33 603 18.3 71 1 1992 DEN 16 13 48 745 15.5 51 8 1993 NYG 16 14 58 708 12.2 40 4 1994 NYG 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 IND 12 0 8 97 12.1 22 1 130 84 342 5,551 16.2 71 29

Playoffs Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1986 DEN 3 0 5 76 15.2 24 1 1987 DEN 3 3 8 210 26.3 80 1 1989 DEN 3 3 7 136 19.4 51 0 1991 DEN 1 0 1 4 4.0 4 0 1993 NYG 2 2 4 25 6.3 12 0 12 8 25 451 18.0 80 2