Jason Jefferson

Bio

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TRANSACTIONS
Originally drafted in the sixth round (193rd overall) by the New Orleans Saints in the 2005 NFL Draft.

Waived by the Saints on August 28, 2005 and signed was to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on October 4, 2005.

Signed by the Buffalo Bills from the Eagles practice squad on October 12, 2005.

Claimed off of waivers by the Atlanta Falcons on August 31, 2008.

2007 (BILLS)
Saw action in a career-high 11 games totaling a career-high 20 tackles.

Tied a career-high of four tackles against the New York Jets (9/30).

2006 (BILLS)
Competed in four games while contributing with six tackles (two solo).

2005 (BILLS)
Played in five of the last eight games during the 2005 campaign, but did not record a tackle.

COLLEGE
Started every game on the Wisconsin defensive line as a senior and posted 25 tackles (14 solo), three sacks and one forced fumble.

Collared 30 tackles and one sack in 14 games as a junior.

Took over the starting role as a sophomore year in 2002 and posted a career-best 45 tackles.

PERSONAL
Attended Leo High School where he was a three-time offensive line MVP and team captain in both football and track.

Won the 1998 state title in the shot put.

Registered 310 career tackles and 43 sacks.

Earned Academic All-State honors.