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2018 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 33 · #251 overall

Justin Jackson Northwestern Draft

Justin Jackson was drafted No. 251 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 59 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value

Overall pick
#251
Round
7
Draft class
2018
NFL games
59
Career AV
1222nd at Northwestern

The pick

How Justin Jackson came off the board in 2018.

Drafted by

Los Angeles Chargers

Rd 7, Pick 33 · #251 overall · AFC West

Full 2018 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Northwestern Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
6'0" · 193 lbs
Hometown
Carol Stream, IL
Pre-draft board
No. 184 prospect56.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

59 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value

Games played
59
Career approximate value
1222nd among Northwestern picks
AV with the drafting club
1083% of career value
Final season
20224 years after the draft

Around pick 251

Who came off the board on either side of Justin Jackson.

#249 Logan Woodside QB · CIN Toledo #250 Ryan Izzo TE · NE Florida State #252 Rod Taylor G · CIN Ole Miss #253 Auden Tate WR · CIN Florida State

Other RB picks from Northwestern

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#310 Bob Christian RB · ATL · 1991 Northwestern #105 Darnell Autry RB · CHI · 1997 Northwestern #244 Noah Herron RB · PIT · 2005 Northwestern #112 Sean Bennett RB · NYG · 1999 Northwestern #176 Evan Hull RB · IND · 2023 Northwestern #248 Byron Sanders RB · CHI · 1989 Northwestern

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Justin Jackson in the 2018 NFL Draft

Justin Jackson is a Running back out of Northwestern selected No. 251 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 59 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Justin Jackson drafted?

Justin Jackson was selected No. 251 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/justin-jackson.

What college did Justin Jackson play for?

Justin Jackson played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.

How did Justin Jackson's NFL career turn out?

59 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/justin-jackson.