Tarvaris Jackson

Team Number:	7
Birth Date:	04/21/1983
Height:	6'1"
Weight:	232lbs.
Position:	Quarterback

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Tarvaris Jackson was born on April 21, 1983 in Montgomery, Alabama. He played college football Alabama State before being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft.

NFL

2007: Tarvaris Jackson was plagued by injuries: groin, broken finger and a concussion. He ran for three touchdowns and threw 3 60-yard touchdown passes.

2006: Tarvaris Jackson started the first game of his career against Green Bay on December 21. Threw for his first touchdown pass on December 17 against the New York Jets, a 35-yard screen pass to Mewelde Moore. Was the only Vikings rookie to start multiple games at quarterback besides Fran Tarkenton in 1961.

College

Tarvaris Jackson played three years at Alabama State finishing with 7,839 passing yards and 67 touchdown passes. Left Alabama State ranked second in touchdown passes and passing yards. 2005: Attained 2nd-Team All-SWAC status. Threw for 2,941 yards and ran for 285 yards. Was team captain an offensive MVP. 2004: Became the second quarterback to lead Alabama State to a ten win season. Helped Alabama State win the SWAC title game 40-35 against Southern. Threw for 2,556 yards and 20 touchdowns on the season. 2003: Started all 13 games in his Alabama State debut. Posted a career-best 444 rushing yards for five touchdowns. Threw for a career-high 361 yards versus Grambling. 2002: Played in eight games for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Started first career collegiate game against Auburn. 2001: Played three games before a shoulder injury. Redshirted the rest of season.

Personal

Tarvaris Jackson played both quarterback and defensive back at Sidney Lanier High in Montgomery, Alabama. Was an honorable-mention All-State choice his junior and senior year.