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Willie Jackson is a former defensive back out of Mississippi State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 294th overall pick (round 11) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
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Willie Jackson Career Stats
Willie Jackson was selected in the 1981 NFL Draft but did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Detroit Lions 1981 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | Mark Nichols | WR | San Jose State |
| 2 | 46 | Curtis Green | DT | Alabama State |
| 3 | 72 | Don Greco | G | Western Illinois |
| 4 | 99 | Tracy Porter | WR | LSU |
| 5 | 129 | Larry Lee | G | UCLA |
| 6 | 155 | Sam Johnson | DB | Maryland |
| 7 | 182 | Lee Spivey | OT | SMU |
| 8 | 211 | Bob Niziolek | TE | Colorado |
| 9 | 238 | Hugh Jernigan | DB | Arkansas |
| 9 | 240 | David Martin | DB | Villanova |
| 10 | 264 | Andy Cannavino | LB | Michigan |