Michael Jackson was drafted No. 158 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Miami. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 20 · #158 overall
Michael Jackson Miami Draft
Michael Jackson was drafted No. 158 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Miami. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #158
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 72
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1884th at Miami
The pick
How Michael Jackson came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 210 lbs
- Hometown
- Birmingham, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 239 prospect49.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 72
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1884th among Miami picks
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 158
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Jackson.
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Miami in the 2019 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Jackson in the 2019 NFL Draft
Michael Jackson is a Cornerback out of Miami selected No. 158 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2019 NFL Draft. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Michael Jackson drafted?
Michael Jackson was selected No. 158 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/michael-jackson.
What college did Michael Jackson play for?
Michael Jackson played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Michael Jackson's NFL career turn out?
72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/michael-jackson.