Vincent Jackson

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/vincent-jackson

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Vincent Jackson born?January 14, 1983
2. What is the college football program?Northern Colorado Bears
3. What is the NFL draft year and round?2005, second round
4. Who was Vincent Jackson?Vincent Jackson was a fast football player who played as a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was known for catching amazing passes and exciting fans with big plays.
5. How many times did Vincent Jackson make the Pro Bowl?He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times during his NFL career.

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