Ernie Jackson

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Ernie Jackson
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Jackson, c.1970
No. 30, 44
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1950-04-11) April 11, 1950 (age 75)
Hopkins, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:173 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High school: Lower Richland (Hopkins)
College: Duke
NFL draft: 1972: 7th round, 164th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:15
Fumble recoveries:8
Defensive TDs:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Earnest Jackson (born April 11, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and the Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils. [1] [2]

References

  1. "Duke Athletics Hall of Fame". Duke University. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. "Jackson Named Top ACC Player". The News and Advance . November 27, 1971. p. 10. Retrieved July 17, 2025.