Eddie Jackson was drafted No. 112 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 5 · #112 overall
Eddie Jackson Alabama Draft
Eddie Jackson was drafted No. 112 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #112
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4535th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Eddie Jackson came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 201 lbs
- Hometown
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 145 prospect62.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4535th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 45100% of career value
- Final season
- 20247 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 112
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Jackson.
Oklahoma
Colorado College
Miami
Alabama in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Marlon Humphrey
CB · BAL
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#17
Jonathan Allen
DE · WAS
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#19
O.J. Howard
TE · TB
Alabama
#31
Reuben Foster
LB · SF
Alabama
#34
Cam Robinson
T · JAX
Alabama
#49
Ryan Anderson
OLB · WAS
Alabama
#55
Dalvin Tomlinson
DT · NYG
Alabama
#78
Tim Williams
OLB · BAL
Alabama
#79
ArDarius Stewart
WR · NYJ
Alabama
Other S picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Jackson in the 2017 NFL Draft
Eddie Jackson is a Safety out of Alabama selected No. 112 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Eddie Jackson drafted?
Eddie Jackson was selected No. 112 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/eddie-jackson.
What college did Eddie Jackson play for?
Eddie Jackson played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Eddie Jackson's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/eddie-jackson.