Vestee Jackson

Vestee Jackson II (born August 14, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies.

Vestee Jackson

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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1963-08-14) August 14, 1963 (age 61) Fresno, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	McLane (Fresno)
College:	Washington
NFL draft:	1986: 2nd round, 55th pick
Career history
Chicago Bears (1986–1990) Miami Dolphins (1991–1993)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-American (1985) First-team All-Pac-10 (1985) Second-team All-Pac-10 (1984)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 18 Fumble recoveries: 4 Touchdowns: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

Jackson finished his college career with 13 interceptions from 1983–1985 at the University of Washington. He earned second-team All-America honors as a senior.^[1]

Professional career

Jackson was selected in the second round (55th overall) by the Bears in the 1986 NFL draft.^[2][3] He played eight seasons in the NFL, mostly with the Chicago Bears (1986–1990) and the Miami Dolphins (1991–1993).

His rookie year, he had 3 interceptions and followed it up with 2 in 1987. His best season was 1988, when he led the NFC with 8 interceptions.^[4] He would follow it up with 2 in 1989 and 1 interception in 1990.

With the Miami Dolphins, he contributed 3 interceptions in 1992 but would retire after the 1993 season.

See also

• Washington Huskies football statistical leaders