Earnest Jackson was drafted No. 202 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #202
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3527th at Texas A&M
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Earnest Jackson came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3527th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1029% of career value
- Final season
- 19885 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 202
Who came off the board on either side of Earnest Jackson.
USC
Pittsburgh
Tennessee State · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
UCLA
Texas A&M in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Earnest Jackson in the 1983 NFL Draft
Earnest Jackson is a Running back out of Texas A&M selected No. 202 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Earnest Jackson drafted?
Earnest Jackson was selected No. 202 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/earnest-jackson.
What college did Earnest Jackson play for?
Earnest Jackson played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Earnest Jackson's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/earnest-jackson.