Eddie Jackson
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#39
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-0
Age: 26
Weight: 202 lbs
College: Alabama
Recent Games
| WK | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | @Vikings | W 24 - 10 | |||||||||||||
| 16 | @49ers | W 14 - 9 | |||||||||||||
| 15 | Packers | W 24 - 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 14 | Rams | W 15 - 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 13 | @Giants | L 27 - 30 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| 12 | @Lions | W 23 - 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 1 | 0 | |
| 11 | Vikings | W 25 - 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | |
| 10 | Lions | W 34 - 22 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| 9 | @Bills | W 41 - 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 8 | Jets | W 24 - 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| 7 | Patriots | L 31 - 38 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 6 | @Dolphins | L 28 - 31 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 4 | Buccaneers | W 48 - 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3 | @Cardinals | W 16 - 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 | Seahawks | W 24 - 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| 1 | @Packers | L 23 - 24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats
Defense Career
| SEASON | TEAM | G | GS | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Chicago Bears | 16 | 16 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 82 | 41 | 76 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | Chicago Bears | 14 | 14 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 41 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 30 | 118 | 90 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 8 | 163 | 20.4 | 76 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Biography
PRO CAREER: Enters second professional season after recording 70 tackles, 6 pass defenses, 3 fumble recoveries (1 returned for TD}, 2 interceptions (1 returned for TD}, 1 FF and 1 TFL as a rookie ... added 3 STTs ... Jackson's 76-yard INT and 75-yard fumble recovery for touchdowns vs. CAR (10/22) made him the first player in NFL history to return both a fumble recovery and interceptions 75+ yard touchdowns in the same game ... also made him the first rookie in NFL history with multiple 75+ yard defensive touchdowns in the same game ... 75-yard fumble recovery is the 3rd-longest in Bears history.
HONORS AND AWARDS: 2017: NFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 7 vs. CAR).
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Drafted in the 4th round of the 2017 NFL draft (112th overall) by the Chicago Bears. SIGNED THROUGH 2020.
2017 SEASON: Started all 16 games as a rookie, recording 70 tackles, 6 pass defenses, 3 fumble recoveries (1 returned for TD}, 2 interceptions (1 returned for TD}, 1 FF and 1 TFL ... adds 3 STTs ... Jackson's 76-yard INT and 75-yard fumble recovery for touchdowns vs. CAR (10/22) made him the first player in NFL history to return both a fumble recovery and an INT 75+ yard TDs in the same game ... also made him the first rookie in NFL history with multiple 75+ yard defensive touchdowns in the same game ... 75-yard fumble recovery is 3rd-longest in Bears history ... Week 7 performance earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week Honors ... career-high 10 tackles Week 17 vs. Minnesota ... recorded multiple tackles in 13 of 16 games.
COLLEGE: Started 38-of-41 career contests at Alabama, posting 130 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 14 pass breakups, and 9 interceptions (3 returned for touchdowns) ... Earned second team All-SEC as a senior and first team All-SEC and second-team AllAmerica as a junior ... owns the Alabama record for career interception return yards with 303 on 9 interceptions ... Led SEC in INTs (6) as a junior ... as a senior he was selected as one of the Crimson Tide's permanent team captains for the 2016 season ... Earned second team All-SEC honors from the conference coaches, despite playing in only eight games ... Suffered a season-ending leg injury against Texas A&M ... As a junior, made the transition to safety in the spring of 2015 and excelled in his new role ... selected to the All-SEC First Team by the conference coaches and Associated Press ... earned second team All-America honors from Walter Camp and the FWAA ... named a third team All-American by the Associated Press ... led the team in interceptions with six -- two picks returned for touchdowns, a forced fumble and fumble recovery to go with his 46 tackles from the starting safety spot ... One of 16 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented annually to the nation's top defensive back.
PERSONAL: Played at Boyd Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida under coach Wayne Blair ... ESPN listed him as No. 54 wide receiver ... Caught 37 passes for 792 yards and touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball as a senior in 2012 ... Added five interceptions, 66 tackles and one forced fumble on defense ... Returned two interceptions for touchdowns.
Jackson on Pro Bowl: For us to all be here, it's a blessing
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media after the Pro Bowl.
Josh Bellamy crashes the Pro Bowl
Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy crashes the Pro Bowl and interviews his teammates at practice.
Urlacher, Cohen, and Jackson Mic'd Up at Pro Bowl Practice
Go on the field with Pro Bowlers Tarik Cohen, Eddie Jackson, and Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher as they are mic'd up for the second day of Pro Bowl practice.
Jackson on practicing with NFL stars
Chicago Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson discusses his first Pro Bowl experience.
Eddie Jackson 2018 Highlights
Take a look back at a few of the top plays from Chicago Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson's Pro Bowl season.
Jackson: Our fans were unbelievable tonight
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media after the Bears' 15-6 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Player Profile: Eddie Jackson
Defensive back Eddie Jackson sits down with Jeff Joniak and discusses how he developed his play-making mentality.
Jackson: We want to dominate every game
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media after Friday's practice at Halas Hall.
Jackson on being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media before Wednesday's practice at Halas Hall.
The Jackson 5: Eddie Jackson's Career Touchdowns
Watch all the touchdowns by Chicago Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson in his NFL career.
Jackson on defense: Our mindset is to score
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media after the Bears' 23-16 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Jackson: We have to focus on finishing better
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media before Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall.
Jackson: We're loving it right now
Defensive Back Eddie Jackson addresses the media after the Bears' 25-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Mic'd Up: Eddie Jackson
Go on the field with Defensive Back Eddie Jackson as he is mic'd up for the Bears' 34-22 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Eddie Jackson surprises youth football teamÂ
Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson surprises a Junior Bear Football team on the city’s West Side.
Jackson: We try to dominate and change the gameÂ
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media following the Bears' 41-9 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Jackson: We can't let the confidence and swagger go away
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.
Jackson: We're ready to get back to workÂ
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media Tuesday at Halas Hall.
Jackson: This is a new identity
Defensive Back Eddie Jackson addresses the media Wednesday at Halas Hall.
Jackson: I just want to keep getting better
Safety Eddie Jackson addresses the media Tuesday at Training Camp.
Jackson: Everyone's ready to get after it
Defensive back Eddie Jackson addresses the media after practice Sunday at Training Camp.
Big Guys in a Benz: Eddie Jackson
Bears defensive back Eddie Jackson goes for a ride with Anthony Adams in another edition of "Big Guys in a Benz."
Eddie Jackson talks with Deion Sanders
Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson speaks with NFL Network's Deion Sanders following the Bears win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 7.
Jackson on two touchdown performance
Rookie safety Eddie Jackson discusses his two defensive touchdowns against the Panthers.
Confidential: Eddie Jackson's path to the NFL
Safety Eddie Jackson sits down with voice of the Bears Jeff Joniak to discuss his path to the NFL.
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