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Ernie Jackson is a former defensive back out of Duke, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 164th overall pick (round 7) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Ernie Jackson Career Stats
- Consensus All-American (1971)
- ACC Player of the Year (1971)
- First-team All-ACC (1971)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Fumble recoveries | Defensive TDs |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 8 | 1 |
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1972–1977)
- Atlanta Falcons (1978)
- Detroit Lions (1979)
Born: Hopkins, South Carolina, U.S. · Height: 5-10
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
Walt Patulski | DE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
Lionel Antoine | OT | Southern Illinois |
| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 8 |  NO |
Royce Smith | OG |  Georgia |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
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