Dr. Mercy Odueyungbo met Tony Jackson in 2002 while attending the University of Iowa where the friends became a couple after Jackson asked her to tutor him in science (via Inside Weddings). By 2015, the couple was walking down the aisle.
Jackson formerly played football for several teams including the Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, and the New York Giants, per U.P. Home Health & Hospice. During his time at Iowa, the Michigan-native was redshirted in 2000 and drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2005 as a tight end, per Hawkeye Recap.
Now the former NFL player oversees both practice locations in Lombard, Illinois, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, according to Chicago Defender. And he's also working toward his law degree.
Despite a hectic schedule, the couple is still very much in love. Dr. Mercy shouted her love for her hubby in an Instagram post celebrating their sixth anniversary, writing, "Happy 6 year wedding anniversary to my love, life partner, life guru, my hype man and BFF x 20 years. We met 20 years ago in college when we bumped into each other after a late night party. You have always allowed me to walk my path in life, supported me, and you still laugh at all my corny jokes day after day. You never allow us to leave the house without praying and I thank you for making our home led by God and a peaceful haven. Cheers to 100 more."
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