Bobby Jackson (cornerback)

Robert Charles Jackson (born December 23, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He retired with 21 career interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.

Bobby Jackson

No. 40
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1956-12-23) December 23, 1956 (age 68) Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school:	Albany
College:	Florida State
NFL draft:	1978: 6th round, 140th pick
Career history
New York Jets (1978–1985)
Career highlights and awards
PFWA All-Rookie Team (1978)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 21 Fumble recoveries: 3 Touchdowns: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College

Jackson started at Florida State University and in 1993 was inducted into the FSU Hall of Fame.^[1]

Jackson once held the all time interception record at FSU, since broken by Terrell Buckley. Jackson also held the single game-punt return average of 45.3 yard per return (minimum three returns) -- a record since broken by Jet star Leon Washington.

Professional career

His professional career began when he was selected in the sixth round of the National Football League draft of 1978.^[2] He went on to start all 16 games at cornerback his rookie year. He also tied for the team lead with 5 interceptions and was named to the “AFC All-Rookie Team” as a starter.