Ernie Jackson
 Jackson, c. 1970 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 11, 1950 Hopkins, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 173 lb (78 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Lower Richland (Hopkins) | ||||||||
| College: | Duke | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1972: 7th round, 164th pick | ||||||||
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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
- ^ "Duke Athletics Hall of Fame". Duke University. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "Jackson Named Top ACC Player". The News and Advance. November 27, 1971. p. 10. Retrieved July 17, 2025.