Cory Jackson Cory Jackson ( born March 12 , 1988 ) is an American football fullback who is currently a member of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League . He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2010 . He played college football at Maryland . Early years . Jackson was born in Morgantown , West Virginia to parents Terrence and Melissa Jackson . His father played football and baseball at Yale , and his brother , Todd , played football at West Virginia . Cory Jackson attended University High School , and was a four - year starter on the football team as a linebacker , tailback , and defensive end . As a junior in 2004 , he recorded almost 1 , 000 rushing yards and more than 100 tackles . During his senior year in 2005 , Jackson recorded 1 , 307 rushing yards and 17 touchdown s , 161 tackles , two quarterback sack s , one interception , and two fumble recoveries . As a sophomore , he was named a second - team all - state defensive lineman . As a junior and senior , he was named a first - team all - state player . He was also named the conference player of the year as a senior . ESPN assessed Jackson as the 12th - ranked inside linebacker in the nation . PrepStar named him an All - American . Rivals . com ranked him as the second - best player in West Virginia . He was recruited by Maryland , Stanford , NC State , Iowa , and West Virginia . College career . Jackson attended the University of Maryland where he earned a degree in communications and was a four - year letterman in football . In 2006 , true freshman Jackson saw action in all 13 games including three starts . When starting fullback Tim Cesa was injured , Jackson replaced him for the season ' s final four games . He also played a role on special teams . He rushed four times for 12 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 46 yards . In 2007 , Jackson played in 12 games including eight starts . He recorded five tackles on special teams . He was also integral in allowing tailbacks Lance Ball and Keon Lattimore to rush for a combined total of almost 1 , 600 yards and 25 touchdowns . After suffering a broken hand , Jackson missed one game . In 2008 , he played in all 13 games including six starts . He recorded five solo tackles , one forced fumble , three carries for four yards , 12 receptions for 106 yards , and one kick return for nine yards . He again was critical in the offensive backfield , opening up holes for running backs such as Da ' Rel Scott who rushed for 1 , 133 yards . Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen said , " [ Cory Jackson ] might be our MVP and unsung hero . . . He does all the dirty work . When he ' s playing well , we ' re playing well . It definitely had an impact on our running game . " Defensive end Jeremy Navarre compared Jackson ' s playing style to that of a defensive player and said , " I don ' t think fullback Cory would want to go against Cory the linebacker . . . He ' s a tough guy . He always comes out with a bloody nose or something . " In 2009 , Jackson saw action in all twelve games as a fullback , including eight starts , and on special teams . Although serving mostly as a blocker , he also compiled three carries for 14 yards and six pass receptions for 46 yards . Pro Football Weekly named Jackson an honorable mention All - American . The CBS Sports - affiliated NFL Draft Scout rated Jackson as the number - two fullback prospect for the 2010 NFL Draft . Professional career . San Diego Chargers . Jackson was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL Draft on April 27 , 2010 . He was waived on June 21 .