| Tarvaris
Jackson
Scout.com Headlines: |
Sunday slant: T-Jack learning from Favre 
The fourth-year quarterback is learning some tricks of the trade from the wily veteran.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 29, 2009 |
Resting Favre a benefit of blowouts
Brett Favre’s precision passing might give him more opportunities to play part-time.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Nov 24, 2009 |
7 Points: High On Their Radar
Ed Thompson on this weekend's best matchups, a smokescreen in Minnesota, Dallas Clark and more!
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Sep 19, 2009 |
Quarterback mystery goes into high gear
The Vikings and Browns are both being guarded with quarterback information for Sunday's game.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 7, 2009 |
Record-seekers vs. Cowboys
Tarvaris Jackson, Adrian Peterson and Darius Reynaud all finished the preseason with team records.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 5, 2009 |
Key matchup: Last quarterback dance?
The Vikings' quarterback play will be the most intriguing storyline during the preseason finale.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 4, 2009 |
Buzz is all about the quarterbacks
Time is ticking down before the Vikings are forced to make a decision on their quarterbacks.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 3, 2009 |
Roster deadline could spur trades
Will Saturday's deadline bring teams calling to inquire about a trade for Tarvaris Jackson?
-by VikingUpdate.com
Sep 2, 2009 |
Jackson addresses future head-on
QB Tarvaris Jackson answered questions about his future with aplomb on Friday.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 28, 2009 |
Commentary: The Jackson faction
The reality is Brett Favre is the starter and Brad Childress is calling the shots.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 27, 2009 |
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| Date of Birth: |
04/21/1983 |
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How Acquired: Selected on the second round of the 2006 draft by the Vikings, who packaged picks to take him with the 64th overall selection.
Contract Status: Vikings Contract Chart
Career Stats: College Statistics
College: Transferred from Arkansas to Alabama State and started three years at quarterback for the Hornets. During that span at ASU, he completed 537 of 985 passes for 7,839 yards and 67 touchdowns with just 27 interceptions. He also added 259 rushes for 982 yards and 11 TDs. Saved his best for his senior season when he was named the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference, completing 195 of 320 passes for 2,941 yards with 29 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Also ran 103 times for 285 yards and three TDs.
Personal: Lives in his hometown of Montgomery, Ala. Was a two-time all-state selection and was named All-Metro for the Montgomery area as a senior. At Arkansas State, he played under quarterback coach Reggie Barlow, who was a teammate of the Vikings’ Brad Johnson when both won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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