Kenny Jackson was drafted No. 4 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1579th at Penn State
The pick
How Kenny Jackson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1579th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 19917 years after the draft
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Kenny Jackson.
Nebraska
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl
Texas
Penn State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Chris Godwin
WR · TB · 2017
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#61
Allen Robinson
WR · JAX · 2014
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#100
Michael Robinson
WR · SF · 2006
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Bobby Engram
WR · CHI · 1996
Penn State
#25
O.J. McDuffie
WR · MIA · 1993
Penn State
#55
Joe Jurevicius
WR · NYG · 1998
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenny Jackson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Kenny Jackson is a Wide receiver out of Penn State selected No. 4 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Kenny Jackson drafted?
Kenny Jackson was selected No. 4 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/kenny-jackson.
What college did Kenny Jackson play for?
Kenny Jackson played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Kenny Jackson's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/kenny-jackson.