Jason Jefferson

For the American racing driver, see Jason Jefferson (racing driver).

Jason Jefferson

No. 99
Position	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born	(1981-12-20) December 20, 1981 (age 44) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school	Leo (Chicago)
College	Wisconsin
NFL draft	2005: 6th round, 193rd overall pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2005)* Chicago Bears (2005)* Philadelphia Eagles (2005)* Buffalo Bills (2005–2007) Atlanta Falcons (2008)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles 32 Fumble recoveries 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jason Jefferson (born December 20, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft.^[1]

Jefferson was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons.

Early life

Jason Jefferson is a graduate of Leo Catholic High School, located on the South Side of Chicago.^[2]

References

1. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
2. "Leo Catholic High School Alumni". Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 11, 2011.

External links

• Atlanta Falcons bio