Malik Jackson (linebacker)
Malik Jackson is a former professional American and Canadian football linebacker. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals.
Jackson was a member of the Oakland Raiders, Albany Firebirds, Calgary Stampeders and Ottawa Redblacks.
Early years
Jackson was born on June 10, 1985, in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Dunwoody High School in Georgia for four years. During his senior season, he totaled 93 tackles, two tackles for losses and four forced fumbles. During high school Jackson played at defensive back.College career
Jackson played for the Louisville Cardinals for his collegiate career.As a freshman in 2004 he appeared in 11 games mostly on special teams and recorded eight tackles. Against Army he recorded a career-high three tackles and added two against Cincinnati.
During his sophomore season in 2005, Jackson played in all 12 games and had career high 30 tackles. Jackson made four tackles in his first collegiate start against North Carolina. He added seven tackles which became his career high against Oregon State and then two against Kentucky.
In 2006, as a junior he played in all of the Cardinals' 13 games which included the Orange Bowl. He ranked third on the team with 57 tackles and second in the Big East in sacks and tackles for a loss. Jackson led Louisville in sacks with nine and tackles for a loss with 16. In the Orange Bowl, he had four tackles and two for a loss, also recording a sack and a fumble recovery. The fumble recovery came with 1:55 left in the second half and was considered controversial as to whether Kenneth Moore of Wake Forest's knee had hit the ground. His fumble recovery was also the first of his Louisville career. After the season, he was named to the second-team All-Big East team.