T. J. Jackson (defensive tackle)
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For other persons named Thomas Jackson, see Thomas Jackson (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Thomas Jackson (football player), the former Pro Bowl linebacker for the Denver Broncos.
| Kansas City Chiefs — No. 94 | |
| Defensive tackle | |
| Date of birth: December 12, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Opelika, Alabama | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 311 lb (141 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
|---|---|
| 2006 for the Atlanta Falcons | |
| Career history | |
| College: Auburn | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at ESPN.com | |
Tommy "T. J." Jackson (born December 12, 1983 in Opelika, Alabama) is an American football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. Jackson played collegiately with Auburn, before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons. In week 7 of his rookie season, Jackson was activated as starting nose guard to replace veteran Pro Bowler Rod Coleman, who is out with a toe injury. In only his second start, Jackson got his first sack in the NFL against the Cleveland Browns. Jackson signed with the Chiefs for the 2007 NFL season.

