Date of birth January 2, 1967 Date joined 1990 1990-1992 Phoenix Cardinals Position Wide receiver | NFL draft 1990 / Undrafted Name John Jackson | |
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Place of birth Brooklyn, New York, United States Education | ||
John Jackson (born January 2, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York) is a sports commentator who works for ESPN Radio 710 and FSN West and formerly played professional American football. "JJ," as he is referenced by his on-air colleagues, co-hosts the Lexus Gauntlet Show and the USC Press Conference Show, and serves as an analyst for Trojans Live. He serves as a sideline reporter during USC football games for 710 ESPN.
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High school and college
Jackson prepped at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente, California.
Jackson was an athletic and academic All-American at the University of Southern California and also played baseball. He was team MVP in 1989.
Professional career
Jackson played wide receiver for the National Football League Phoenix Cardinals between 1990 and 1992 and for the Chicago Bears in 1996.
He also played in Minor League Baseball from 1990 to 1995.