Adding another defensive player and depth to the team
The New Orleans Saints grabbed themselves another defensive player with their 6th round pick at #194, selecting Air Force DT Jordan Jackson. At 6’4” and 294 pounds, Jackson has played at defensive tackle as well as defensive end, during his freshman year. He had to sit out of his junior year due to a shoulder injury but in his senior season, he was named team captain, playing in 13 games with 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. Jackson currently ranks 2nd in Air Force history in career sack yardage (137) and 8th in tackles for loss yardage (181) playing in a total of 49 games with 37 starts.
Jackson has deferred his commitment from the Air Force, so he will be able to play immediately for the Saints.
With the 194th pick of the #NFLDraft, the #Saints select Air Force DT Jordan Jackson!#SaintsDraft⚜️ @CoxComm pic.twitter.com/Yg887OYSMJ
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) April 30, 2022
When Jordan Jackson got the call from the Saints, he initially thought it was a prank. He said it was Asst. GM Jeff Ireland on the line. He told his family and friends it wasn’t real, but eventually he got convinced, and the Saints picked him.
“I’m just so happy right now.”
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) April 30, 2022
Jackson has already shared his excitement on his Twitter account, giving a shout out to Saints fans.
What’s up Who Dat Nation???⚜️⚜️⚜️ #WhoDat
— J J (@Jordan_jack57) April 30, 2022
As of right now, Jackson is the Saints final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
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