Terry Jackson (cornerback)

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Terry Jackson
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1955-12-09) December 9, 1955 (age 68)
Sherman, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Augustine (San Diego, California)
College: San Diego State
NFL draft: 1978  / Round: 5 / Pick: 120
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:107
Interceptions:28
Sacks:5
Touchdowns:3
Player stats at PFR

Terence Leon Jackson (born December 9, 1955) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 1978 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Diego State.

Jackson also played for the Seattle Seahawks.

Personal life

Jackson is the younger brother of former defensive back, Monte Jackson. [1]

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References

  1. "Terry Jackson". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.