Louis Jackson was drafted No. 168 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Cal Poly. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #168
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 11
- Career AV
- 19th at Cal Poly
The pick
How Louis Jackson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Cal Poly
Big Sky at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 19th among Cal Poly picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19810 years after the draft
Around pick 168
Who came off the board on either side of Louis Jackson.
BYU
USC
Iowa State
Cal Poly in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Louis Jackson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Louis Jackson is a Running back out of Cal Poly selected No. 168 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Cal Poly has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Louis Jackson drafted?
Louis Jackson was selected No. 168 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/louis-jackson.
What college did Louis Jackson play for?
Louis Jackson played college football at Cal Poly in the Big Sky. See every Cal Poly draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cal-poly-mustangs.
How did Louis Jackson's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/louis-jackson.