Jackson, 22, started all 12 games at cornerback during his junior season in 2017, posting 40 total tackles and three interceptions. The 6-foot-1, 193-pounder played two seasons at Maryland in 2016 and 2017 after spending the 2015 season at Riverside Community College. He spent his freshman season in 2014 at Florida, where he played in one game before suffering an injury.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

JC Jackson was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 11, 2018.

COLLEGE

• Began his collegiate career at Florida and suffered an injury in the season-opener. Took a medical redshirt and transferred to Riverside Community College for one season where he registered 25 tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in six games.
• Appeared in 24 games over two seasons at Maryland (2016-17) and registered 80 tackles, four interceptions, 13 passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.

PERSONAL

• Full name is Jerald Christopher Jackson.
• Was a two-way player at wide receiver and defensive back who helped lead Immokalee to an FHSAA Class 5A semifinal appearance as a senior.
• Totaled 3,109 yards on 133 catches with 31 touchdowns during his career at Immokalee (Fla.) High School.
• Totaled 103 tackles on defense in his career.
• Played in the Under Armour All-America Game in 2013.