Mark Anthony Jackson (born July 23, 1963) is an American former professionalfootball player who was awide receiver in theNational Football League (NFL). He selected by theDenver Broncos in the sixth round of the1986 NFL draft.[1] Jackson attended high school at Terre Haute South Vigo High School and Alton Senior High School.[2]
A 5'10", 174 lb (79 kg) receiver fromPurdue University, Jackson played in the1984 Peach Bowl before spending nineNFL seasons from 1986 to 1994 for the Broncos, theNew York Giants, and theIndianapolis Colts. Jackson played in Super BowlsXXI,XXII, andXXIV with the Broncos. Jackson caught the touchdown pass that sent the game into overtime, completing "The Drive" in the Broncos' January 11, 1987AFC Championship Game victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Along withVance Johnson andRicky Nattiel, Jackson comprised the "Three Amigos" receiving combination in the late 1980s. As of 2017[update]'s NFL off-season, Mark Jackson held the Broncos franchise record for career yards per reception in the playoffs (19.29).
