Tarvaris Jackson joins the Tennesse State football staff as the quarterback’s coach for the 2019 season after a stint as the Quality Control and Quarterbacks coach at his alma mater, Alabama State. After a 10 year career in the National Football League and Super Bowl ring with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014.
The Montgomery Alabama, native began his collegiate career at the University of Arkansas before transferring to Alabama State in 2003. As a Hornet, Jackson completed 516 passes in 955 attempts for 7,397 yards, throwing for 64 touchdowns, rushing for 11 touchdowns.
Jackson a 9-year veteran backup is a free agent after 4 years with the Seahawks. As a member of the Minnesota Vikings, he posted an 8-4 record in 12 starts in 2007 which was his best season in the league.
During 2 training camps, 1 competed with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting spot with the Vikings before Favrearrived both seasons. Sage Rosenfels, Jackson’s former teammate, said on Twitter, For two guys fighting for the same job, we got along exceptionally well TJack loved his family and teammates and they loved him back RIP#7.
The 33 year old has recorded 7,263 carrer passing yards with 39 touchdowns and 35 interceptions.
For those who can’t attend in person, we are told True Divine Baptist Church will live stream the ceremony on its website and family members will be streaming on social media as well. Jackson was a 2nd round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft- and played for the Minnesota Vikings, Bills and Seahawks during his career.
During his time with the Vikings, Seahawks and a one year stint with the Buffalo Bills, Jackson made a long-lasting impression on his teammate’s coaches, and friends.
