D'Qwell Jackson

D'Qwell Jackson (born September 26, 1983 in Largo, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland. Jackson attended Seminole High School in Seminole, Florida, where he was a three-year letterwinner and spent time at linebacker, fullback, quarterback and punter. Jackson mad... more

D'Qwell Jackson (born September 26, 1983 in Largo, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland. Jackson attended Seminole High School in Seminole, Florida, where he was a three-year letterwinner and spent time at linebacker, fullback, quarterback and punter. Jackson made 150 tackles with 16 for loss, four forced fumbles and four fumbles recovered as a junior in 2000, and 91 tackles as a senior, including 10 sacks. He also rushed for 950 yards with a 5.7-yard average and 13 touchdowns as a fullback. Jackson was a first team all-state selection by the Associated Press as a junior and senior. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Jackson was ranked 57th among outside linebacker prospects in the nation. He chose to attend Maryland over North Carolina State. In 2002, Jackson saw action in all 14 games... less