marlion jackson (born october 11, 1975) is a former american football fullback and linebacker. he was born in detroit, michigan. he attended saginaw valley state university where he played football for two seasons. he played for the philadelphia soul in the arena football league from 2004 to 2005. in 2005, he signed with the las vegas gladiators. in 2006, jackson played one game with the atlanta falcons of the nfl. jackson returned to the gladiators in 2008, who had since relocated to cleveland.