Ed Jackson was drafted No. 123 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #123
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Ed Jackson came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 123
Who came off the board on either side of Ed Jackson.
Tennessee State
Wisconsin
Minnesota
East Tennessee State
Louisiana Tech in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Louisiana Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ed Jackson in the 1982 NFL Draft
Ed Jackson is a Linebacker out of Louisiana Tech selected No. 123 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Louisiana Tech has produced 41 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 Ed Jackson drafted?
Ed Jackson was selected No. 123 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ed-jackson.
What college did Ed Jackson play for?
Ed Jackson played college football at Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA. See every Louisiana Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-tech-bulldogs.
How did Ed Jackson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ed-jackson.