Asa Rashaan Webster Jackson is an American football cornerback and return specialist for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL.
Education
Sacramento (California) Christian Brothers. He finished his college career with 137 solo tackles, 199 total tackles, 8 interceptions for 307 yards (ranks first in school history) and 3 touchdowns (ties school record with David Fullerton), 40 pass deflections, 3 forced fumbles, and a single sack for -6 yards.
Career
He was selected in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for California Polytechnic State University. Jackson was a four-year starter at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, more commonly referred to as Cal Polytechnic
He played in 43 games, and started in 42 of them.
Baltimore Ravens
Jackson was selected in the 5th round, 169 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He is probably most known for returning a punt for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL game, and then started doing the famous Gangnam Style dance.
Although, the play was nullified by a holding penalty. Jackson was placed on injured reserve on December 16, 2014.
Jackson was cut by the Baltimore Ravens on September 5, 2015.
Suspension
Jackson was suspended for four games without pay for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances on December 11, 2012, for using Adderall, a prescription drug, to treat his attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. On August 2, 2013, he again violated the PED policy and was suspended without pay for an additional 8 games of the 2013 season. Asa Jackson has now completed the required paperwork and has been authorized to take Adderall.
New York Giants
On September 6, 2015, the New York Giants claimed Jackson off Waivers.
He was waived just two days after signing with the Giants. Baltimore Ravens (second stint)
On September 10, 2015, Jackson was signed to the Ravens" practice squad.
On October 13, 2015, Jackson was re-signed to the active roster. He was waived/injured on November 17 due to an ankle injury.
The next day, he was placed on the team"s injured reserve and another day later, on November 19, 2015, he was waived from injured reserve.
Cincinnati Bengals
On November 30, 2015, Jackson was signed to the Bengals" practice squad. Arizona Cardinals
On January 28, 2016, cornerback Asa Jackson signed a futures contract with the Arizona Cardinals.