TE · New York Giants
Cleveland Jackson
Age 69 · 193 cm (6'4") · 104 kg · Born Oct 1, 1956 · UNLV; Michigan State; Los Angeles Southwest College
NFL career
1979
debut year
1979
last season
1
seasons
—
jersey
College: UNLV; Michigan State; Los Angeles Southwest College
Other "Jackson" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
UNLV alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended UNLV.
Jackson Woodard
LB · 2025 · Dolphins
Johnathan Baldwin
SAF · 2025 · Packers
Ricky White III
WR · 2025 · Seahawks
Austin Ajiake
LB · 2023 · Colts
Javin White
DB · 2020 · Bears
Johnny Stanton
RB · 2018 · Browns
Mike Hughes
DT · 2018 · Jaguars
Robert Jackson
DB · 2018 · Ravens
Jeremiah Valoaga
DE · 2017 · Raiders
Torry McTyer
CB · 2017 · Commanders
TE peers of the era
Other TEs who debuted within five seasons of Cleveland Jackson.
Born on October 1
Frank Nunley
1945 · San Francisco 49ers
Paul Laaveg
1948 · Washington Commanders
Conrad Dobler
1950 · Buffalo Bills
Kyle Davis
1952 · San Francisco 49ers
John Misko
1954 · Detroit Lions
Steve Courson
1955 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Alvin Garrett
1956 · Washington Commanders
John Sullivan
1956 · New York Jets