John Jackson was drafted No. 252 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky. 203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #252
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 203
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 581st at Eastern Kentucky
The pick
How John Jackson came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 203
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 581st among Eastern Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5086% of career value
- Final season
- 200113 years after the draft
Around pick 252
Who came off the board on either side of John Jackson.
Penn State
Colgate
East Carolina
UCLA
Eastern Kentucky in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Jackson in the 1988 NFL Draft
John Jackson is a Offensive tackle out of Eastern Kentucky selected No. 252 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Eastern Kentucky has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 John Jackson drafted?
John Jackson was selected No. 252 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/john-jackson.
What college did John Jackson play for?
John Jackson played college football at Eastern Kentucky in the United Athletic Conference. See every Eastern Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-kentucky-colonels.
How did John Jackson's NFL career turn out?
203 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/john-jackson.