Tarvaris D'Andre Jackson was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League. Jackson played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Alabama
Jackson at the Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII parade in Feb. 2014
Jackson (7) with the Vikings
Jackson with the Seahawks in 2011
The 2006 NFL draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City, New York, at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on
Tarvaris Jackson
…played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Alabama State Hornets. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft. A reserve quarterback for much of his time with the Vikings, Jackson was starting quarterback for the 2007 season and part of the 2008 season, after…
First overall pick Mario Williams was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and one-time All-Pro defensive end.
Quarterback Jay Cutler enjoyed[citation needed] a 12-year career in the league, receiving one Pro Bowl invite.
Wide receiver Devin Hester was drafted in the second round and holds several NFL records as a return specialist.
Zach Strief was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round and part of the offensive line which won the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award twice.