Chevis Jackson

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Originally selected as a third round (68th pick overall) draft choice by the Atlanta Falcons in 2008.

Career
His first career interception was returned 95 yards for a touchdown against New Orleans (11/9/08), marking the second-longest interception return in franchise history.

2008 Season
Competed in all 16 games with two starts and contributed with 33 tackles (27 solo), one interception which was returned 95 yards for a touchdown and five passes defensed.

Notched one tackle, three passes defensed and his first career interception vs. New Orleans (11/9). He returned the interception 95 yards for a touchdown, marking the second longest interception return in Falcons history.

Tied a season-high with four tackles against St. Louis (12/28).

Earned a start in the secondary in Atlanta’s Wild Card game at Arizona (1/3/09), posted two tackles, one pass defensed and the Falcons first postseason interception since January 15, 2005.

College
Highly regarded as a shutdown cornerback at LSU as the Tigers ranked third in the nation in total defense in each of his three seasons allowing 288.8 yards per game in 2007.

Compiled 142 tackles (103 solo), eight interceptions, eight tackles for loss and 36 passes defensed in his LSU career while opposing quarterbacks completed only 25.6 percent of their passes thrown his way last season.

Jackson’s 44 passes defensed (36 PBU, eight interceptions) rank second in school history and his five INTs in 2007 were a career-high while ranking 12th on LSU’s season-record list.

Personal
Attended St. Paul’s Episcopal High School (Mobile, AL) where he was regarded as one of the most versatile athletes in the state as he competed at cornerback and wide receiver while returning kickoffs and punts.

Registered 40 tackles and seven interceptions in his senior season (2003)

A Sociology major, Jackson also plays the saxophone.

Born Chevis Dauro Jackson on December 11, 1985.