Professional Football Player. Born Michael Dwayne Jackson, he was a wide receiver for both the National Football League's Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens from 1991 to 1998. He played football collegiately at the University of Southern Mississippi and was a teammate of Brett Favre during the 1989 and 1990 seasons. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 6th round of the 1991 NFL Draft and played for both the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens (franchise moved to Baltimore in 1996) for eight seasons until injuries forced him to retire after the 1998 season. In 1996 he was the co-leader for the most receiving touchdowns in the NFL with 14. During his career, he had 353 receptions for 5,393 yards and 46 touchdowns. After he retired, he served as mayor of Tangipahoa, Louisiana. He passed away after a tragic motorcycle crash.
Professional Football Player. Born Michael Dwayne Jackson, he was a wide receiver for both the National Football League's Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens from 1991 to 1998. He played football collegiately at the University of Southern Mississippi and was a teammate of Brett Favre during the 1989 and 1990 seasons. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 6th round of the 1991 NFL Draft and played for both the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens (franchise moved to Baltimore in 1996) for eight seasons until injuries forced him to retire after the 1998 season. In 1996 he was the co-leader for the most receiving touchdowns in the NFL with 14. During his career, he had 353 receptions for 5,393 yards and 46 touchdowns. After he retired, he served as mayor of Tangipahoa, Louisiana. He passed away after a tragic motorcycle crash.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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