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Mike Jackson

CB

Mike Jackson came into the league as a 5th-round selection (158th overall) in 2019, drafted out of Miami. He's currently with CAR, in his 8th season in the league. He graded out among the best DEFs in the league last season — a 80.9 ScoutIndex Rating, the 97th percentile at the position.

Size

6'1", 210#

College

Miami

Draft

Rd 5, 158th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
37

24th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.37
Pass rush×0.3-0.60
Ball skills×0.25-0.58
Run defense×0.2-0.65
Availability×0.1-0.46

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR373
2025CAR80.917
2024CAR65.517
2023SEA46.711
2022SEA61.216
2021SEA492
2020NE31.71

Career profile

Mike Jackson has appeared in 67 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NE (2020), SEA (2021–2023), CAR (2024–2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 80.9, in the 97th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI—41.7
Week 2ATL—40.6
Week 3CLE—40.9

Mike Jackson — common questions

What position does Mike Jackson play?
Mike Jackson is listed as a CB.
Which teams has Mike Jackson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mike Jackson has played for NE (2020), SEA (2021–2023), CAR (2024–2026).
Where did Mike Jackson go to college?
Mike Jackson played college football at Miami.
When was Mike Jackson drafted?
Mike Jackson was selected in round 5, 158th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mike Jackson scored?
Mike Jackson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Mike Jackson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mike Jackson rated 37.0 for 2026, the 24th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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