William Jackson III was drafted No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Houston. 75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
William Jackson III Houston Draft
William Jackson III was drafted No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Houston. 75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 75
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1920th at Houston
The pick
How William Jackson III came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 189 lbs
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 22 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 75
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1920th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1579% of career value
- Final season
- 20226 years after the draft
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of William Jackson III.
TCU
Ole Miss
Miami
Memphis
Houston in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Jackson III in the 2016 NFL Draft
William Jackson III is a Cornerback out of Houston selected No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2016 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 William Jackson III drafted?
William Jackson III was selected No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/william-jackson-iii.
What college did William Jackson III play for?
William Jackson III played college football at Houston in the American Athletic. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did William Jackson III's NFL career turn out?
75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/william-jackson-iii.