Eddie Jackson (safety)

Eddie Jackson
Alabama Crimson Tide No. 4
Position Defensive back
Class Junior
Career history
College
High school Lauderdale Lakes (FL) Boyd Anderson
Personal information
Place of birth Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg)
Career highlights and awards

Eddie Jackson is an American football defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early years

Jackson attended Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. He played defensive back and wide receiver. As a senior he had 37 receptions for 792 yards on offense and 66 tackles and five interceptions on defense. Jackson committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.[1]

College career

Jackson started his career at Alabama as a cornerback. As a true freshman in 2013, he played in seven games with four starts and had 19 tackles and one interception. Jackson tore his ACL prior to this sophomore season in April 2014 but returned that year to play in 11 games with 10 starts.[2] He recorded 41 tackles, one sack and one interception. Prior to his junior year in 2015, Jackson switched from cornerback to safety.[3][4][5] He played in all 15 games, recording 46 tackles and six interceptions. He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship after recording three tackles and an interception.[6][7]

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