Robert Jackson was drafted No. 285 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #285
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 236th at Central Michigan
The pick
How Robert Jackson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 236th among Central Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 23100% of career value
- Final season
- 19898 years after the draft
Around pick 285
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Jackson.
Lamar
North Alabama
UCLA
Indiana
Other DB picks from Central Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Jackson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Robert Jackson is a Defensive back out of Central Michigan selected No. 285 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Central Michigan has produced 26 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Robert Jackson drafted?
Robert Jackson was selected No. 285 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/robert-jackson.
What college did Robert Jackson play for?
Robert Jackson played college football at Central Michigan in the MAC. See every Central Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-michigan-chippewas.
How did Robert Jackson's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/robert-jackson.