Kareem Jackson
DB, Alabama · 2010 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #20 (HOU)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: age. Details below.
- Age
22 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.1% of the time (2,011 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #19 (#2 at his position), close to where he went (#20).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.6% of the time (2,104 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Alabama: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.40 40-yard dash at 196 lbs: faster than 82% of DBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.6% of the time (973 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
DB (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 205 of ~244 possible regular-season games from 2010 through 2024 (~84%). Last NFL season: 2024.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Games | 205 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 12 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 52 |
| Defense | 739 tackles, 3 sacks, 22 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2024 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Age 22 | 56.1% n=2,011 | |
| Pre-draft rankings Within a round of ESPN's rank | 50.6% n=2,104 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| Position DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 5' 10", 196 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.40 s |
| Bench press | 13 reps |
| Vertical | 37.5" |
| Broad jump | 118" |
| 3-cone | 6.92 s |
| Shuttle | 4.14 s |
| Arm / hand | 30" / 9.1" |
| Age at draft | 22 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #19 overall (#2 DB) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 17 | Mike Iupati | redraft #18 |
| 18 | Maurkice Pouncey | redraft #6 |
| 19 | Sean Weatherspoon | redraft #73 |
| 21 | Jermaine Gresham | redraft #64 |
| 22 | Demaryius Thomas | redraft #13 |
| 23 | Bryan Bulaga | redraft #25 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.