Darius Jackson was drafted No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan. 4 regular-season games
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 41 · #216 overall
Darius Jackson Eastern Michigan Draft
Darius Jackson was drafted No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #216
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Darius Jackson came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 220 lbs
- Hometown
- Sparta, IL
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 20182 years after the draft
Around pick 216
Who came off the board on either side of Darius Jackson.
Houston
TCU
Baylor
USC
Other RB picks from Eastern Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darius Jackson in the 2016 NFL Draft
Darius Jackson is a Running back out of Eastern Michigan selected No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games Eastern Michigan has produced 13 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 Darius Jackson drafted?
Darius Jackson was selected No. 216 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 41). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/darius-jackson.
What college did Darius Jackson play for?
Darius Jackson played college football at Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Eastern Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-michigan-eagles.
How did Darius Jackson's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/darius-jackson.