With the 22nd Pick in the 6th Round

Seattle Seahawks select Tony Jackso TE Iowa Height: 6-2 Weight: 264

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Jackson is an unheralded tight end who adds value as a solid wedge buster on the special teams coverage units. Well respected by his teammates and coaches, he was one of five seniors selected to team Leadership Council for the 2004 season.

Has a solid build with thick upper-body mass, muscular arms, tight waist and hips, good bubble, strong thighs and thick calves … Shows quickness as a blocker with a sharp burst off the snap to gain advantage and the acceleration to get into the second level and neutralize the linebackers … Has outstanding strength for this position and simply flattens defenders as a cut blocker … Has the strength to power through the hold up at the line … Adequate receiver if used only on hitches and shallow crossing patterns … Has decent hand/eye coordination and is an effective hands catcher … Will not hesitate to compete for the ball in traffic … On the rare occasions he gets to catch the ball, his strength and leg drive make him very difficult to bring down … Comes off the snap with a strong burst to grab, lock on and gain leverage as a blocker … He generates good pop and explosion and has the leg drive to drive defenders off the ball … Is very effective getting up field to seal off and will look for other defenders to hit after making the initial block.

Jackson earned All-Metro honors in the Detroit area as a senior at Willow Run High School. He also earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior. He was named team captain and Offensive Player of the Year as a senior. In his final season, he had 30 receptions for 390 yards. Jackson earned all-state honors in track and field and holds the school records in the shot put and discus throw. He also lettered in basketball.

Jackson redshirted in 2000 at Iowa and saw limited action in nine games the following year. He played in the first four games of the 2002 season strictly on special teams before seeing some playing time with the offensive squad. He finished that year with 10 yards on two catches. He finally received a starting nod vs. Penn State as a junior, appearing in the other 12 contests as a reserve. Jackson finished that year with five catches for 42 yards (8.4 avg.) and a touchdown.

After a solid fall camp, Jackson started all year in 2004. He caught seven passes for 82 yards (11.7 avg.) and a touchdown. He also recorded five tackles on special teams. Jackson closed out his career with 14 receptions for 134 yards (9.6 avg.) and two touchdowns, adding five tackles on special teams.