Kirby Jackson was drafted No. 129 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 70 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #129
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 70
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1931st at Mississippi State
The pick
How Kirby Jackson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
70 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 70
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1931st among Mississippi State picks
- Final season
- 19925 years after the draft
Around pick 129
Who came off the board on either side of Kirby Jackson.
New Hampshire
Washington State
Kentucky
Arizona
Mississippi State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Darius Slay
DB · DET · 2013
Mississippi State · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#13
Walt Harris
DB · CHI · 1996
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Fred Smoot
DB · WAS · 2001
Mississippi State
#137
Kenny Johnson
DB · ATL · 1980
Mississippi State
#61
Eric Brown
DB · DEN · 1998
Mississippi State
#43
Johnthan Banks
DB · TB · 2013
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kirby Jackson in the 1987 NFL Draft
Kirby Jackson is a Defensive back out of Mississippi State selected No. 129 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft. 70 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Kirby Jackson drafted?
Kirby Jackson was selected No. 129 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/kirby-jackson.
What college did Kirby Jackson play for?
Kirby Jackson played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Kirby Jackson's NFL career turn out?
70 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/kirby-jackson.