Hall of Fame
Kevin Jackson was JC's Most Outstanding Linebacker in two seasons under head coach Parker Dykes.
He was all-state as a freshman and, as a sophomore, he was named All-MACJC, All-Region 23 and an All-American. He led the team in interceptions both seasons and was invited to play in the MACJC All-Star Game. During his career at JCJC, Jackson had 105 tackles, five interceptions and blocked two kicks. He also had a 3.1 GPA at JCJC.
After leaving JCJC, Jackson went to the University of Alabama, where he starred in 1995-96.
As a junior, he was named first-team All-SEC and All-American as a safety. As a senior, he was first-team All-SEC and All-American, a Walter Camp All-American, Birmingham News All-SEC and UPI Coaches Poll All-American.
Against Georgia in 1995, Jackson had three interceptions – a school record – and was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week for that performance.
He was named a preseason All-American prior to the 1996 season and was runner-up for Player of the Year in the league. He led the SEC in interceptions for two years and was the second all-time leader in interceptions at Alabama.
Jackson played in the Senior Bowl and was a member of the All-Decade Team at Alabama. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Alabama and had a 3.2 GPA.
Jackson played in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and in the Arena Football League with the Tampa Bay Storm and Buffalo Destroyers.
He is a member of the Red Elephant Club and A-Club at Alabama and has a foundation called Kids for Life.
Jackson was inducted into the 2013 NJCAA Hall of Fame and currently lives in Dothan, Alabama.
