Earnest Jackson

American football player (born 1959)

American football player

Earnest Jackson

No. 41, 43

Position:

Running back

Personal information

Born:

(1959-12-18) December 18, 1959 (age 64)
Needville, Texas, U.S.

Height:

5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)

Weight:

213 lb (97 kg)

Career information

High school:

Lamar Consolidated
(Rosenberg, Texas)

College:

Texas A&M

NFL draft:

1983 / Round: 8 / Pick: 202

Career history

San Diego Chargers (1983–1984)
Philadelphia Eagles (1985)
Pittsburgh Steelers (1986–1988)
Indianapolis Colts (1989)*

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Career highlights and awards

2× Pro Bowl (1984,1986)

Career NFL statistics

Rushing yards:	4,167
Average:	3.9
Rushing touchdowns:	22

Player stats at PFR

Earnest Jackson, Jr. (born December 18, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was named to the Pro Bowl twice.

Born in Needville, Texas, Jackson graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School before going to Texas A&M University in 1979. In four seasons with the Aggies Jackson had over 2,000 yards from scrimmage and 5 touchdowns. He led the Southwest Conference in rushing yards per attempt in 1981 with 5.8 yards per carry. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Jackson played 6 NFL seasons, 1983 and 1984 with the San Diego Chargers where he was a Pro Bowler in 1984 rushing for 1,179 yards and 8 touchdowns. In 1985, he had another 1,000 yard season this time with the Philadelphia Eagles. His last three NFL seasons were from 1986 to 1988 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 1986, he was once again a Pro Bowler running for 910 yards and 5 touchdowns. Earnest Jackson ended his career with 4,167 yards on 1059 carries along with 22 touchdowns. He also caught the ball for 695 yards on 87 receptions and 2 touchdowns.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Rushing					Receiving
Year	Team	GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
1983	SDG	12	0	11	39	3.5	6	0	5	42	8.4	10	0
1984	SDG	16	14	296	1,179	4.0	32	8	39	222	5.7	21	1
1985	PHI	16	11	282	1,028	3.6	59	5	10	126	12.6	25	1
1986	PIT	13	13	216	910	4.2	31	5	17	169	9.9	28	0
1987	PIT	12	9	180	696	3.9	39	1	7	52	7.4	23	0
1988	PIT	12	6	74	315	4.3	29	3	9	84	9.3	24	0
		81	53	1,059	4,167	3.9	59	22	87	695	8.0	28	2