Former Colts LB Edwin Jackson awarded posthumous degree
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Edwin Jackson, who played linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, was awarded a posthumous degree from Georgia Southern on Saturday.
Jackson died on Feb. 4 after being struck by a truck while standing outside.
The late Edwin Jackson was awarded his degree posthumously today by @GeorgiaSouthern ... just wait til the end for goosebumps. #GATA #GSGrad18@NFL@Colts pic.twitter.com/wayaqrDyd3
— Georgia Southern Football (@GSAthletics_FB) May 5, 2018
The former linebacker played three seasons with the Colts prior to his death.
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