[2] Jackson spent his college career at the University of South Carolina and played in 43 games over four seasons, including 21 as a starting strong safety.

Despite attending Berlin's training camp, he was released March 5, 2006 and subsequently cut loose by the Giants two weeks later.

Offensive lineman Travis Claridge died on February 28, 2006, after being found unconscious in his Las Vegas home.

Sumter County coroner Verna Moore stated on Tuesday April 16 that the autopsy revealed Jackson likely had an enlarged heart for years.

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, with the league-worst 3–15 record in the 2007 CFL season had several offers for their first-overall selection but kept their pick and chose Saskatchewan Huskies safety Dylan Barker.

[9] Barker, a native of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan is a two-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport first-team all-Canadian.

[12] The stadium stood for a video tribute and a moment of silence before the game began, with his family standing near the sidelines.

[12] On Thursday, September 18, Ron Lancaster, 69, died from an apparent heart attack, less than two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

As of Week 1 [17] Running backs Wide receivers Defensive linemen Defensive backs Special teams Injured roster Practice squad rookies in italics [18] Despite leading the team in rushing yards, Jesse Lumsden was plagued by several injuries.