Lubbock Assigned Dallas Native Chad Jackson
December 3, 2007 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Lubbock Renegades News Release
LUBBOCK, TX: December 3, 2007 - The Lubbock Renegades added to their 2008 roster, as the arenafootball2 (af2) assigned wide receiver/defensive back Chad Jackson to the club.
"Chad was one of the final cuts I came across at a Dallas Desperados (AFL) tryout camp," said Renegades Head Coach Rodney Blackshear. "He presented a lot of speed and my goal is to add a lot of speed to our team this season. Chad appears to be a player that can add speed on defense and also has the experience to mix in on offense as a receiver."
The 5'10" 184-pound native of Dallas looks to turn pro after closing out a college career spent at the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) level. His final collegiate season came during the 2006 season as a member of the Springfield, Missouri based Evangel University. He produced 14 tackles (six solo) and registered a forced fumble during his senior season. Jackson began his college career in 2002 at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas before transferring to Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. At Southwestern, Jackson earned Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) All-Conference honors as a cornerback with a team leading five interceptions and 35 tackles. Jackson also spent time with the Moundbuilders track and field team. He transferred to Evangel and was redshirted during the 2005 season before seeing action in 2006. Jackson prepped at Carrollton's R.L. Turner High School and played under Tim Beck, who is the wide receiver's coach at Kansas University. He never played organized football until his senior year and earned all-district honors after 35 receptions for 550 yards. Jackson was also was a track and basketball star while in high school.
Jackson marks the second addition to the 2008 Renegades roster, joining Ronald Redmond. Media members looking to interview Blackshear or seeking additional information in regards to Jackson's addition may contact Chris Due at 806-744-5858.
The Renegades have concluded their inaugural 2007 campaign and are now preparing for the 2008 season. Season ticket and corporate sponsorship information for the 2008 season is available by contacting the Renegades office at (806) 744-5858. Lubbock kicks off their second season on April 5th in Austin before hosting Oklahoma City for their home opener on April 12th at City Bank Coliseum. Additional Renegades info can be found online via their official site at www.lubbockrenegades.com.
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