Bill Jackson was drafted No. 211 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #211
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 9
- Career AV
- 1108th at North Carolina
The pick
How Bill Jackson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1108th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19820 years after the draft
Around pick 211
Who came off the board on either side of Bill Jackson.
Texas
Alabama
Illinois College
Rice
North Carolina in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Thomas Smith
DB · BUF · 1993
North Carolina
#157
Gerald Sensabaugh
DB · JAX · 2005
North Carolina
#88
Jimmy Hitchcock
DB · NE · 1995
North Carolina
#128
Tre Boston
DB · CAR · 2014
North Carolina
#127
Bracy Walker
DB · KC · 1994
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bill Jackson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Bill Jackson is a Defensive back out of North Carolina selected No. 211 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Bill Jackson drafted?
Bill Jackson was selected No. 211 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bill-jackson.
What college did Bill Jackson play for?
Bill Jackson played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Bill Jackson's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/bill-jackson.