Chevis Dauro Jackson (born December 11, 1985) is an

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coach and former player who currently serves as defensive backs coach for the

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team. Jackson played professionally in the

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(NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons,

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, New England Patriots, and

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. He played college football at

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, where he was part of the 2007 national championship team and was a first-team All-

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selection.

Early years

While attending St. Paul's Episcopal School in Mobile, Alabama, Jackson played wide receiver, defensive back, and

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. Jackson recorded 40

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and seven interceptions on defense in 2003 as a senior, and also caught 31 passes for 660 yards and five

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at receiver. He returned 16

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s for 415 yards and 13 punts for 80 yards as a junior and made 45 catches for 850 yards and nine touchdowns.

College career

Freshman season (2004)

Following high school, Jackson attended

. Jackson played in all 12 games as a true freshman as a defensive back for the Tigers in 2004. He finished the season with five tackles and three pass break-ups in nickel and dime packages. While subbing in for an injured

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, Jackson recorded two tackles and a pass break-up against

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Sophomore season (2005)

In his sophomore season in 2005, Jackson started at cornerback and ranked in the top ten in the nation in five statistical categories. While starting all 12 games on the season, Jackson recorded 47 tackles, an interception and three pass break-ups. He also tallied 3.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and recovered a fumble. In a victory over Florida, Jackson recorded a career-best seven tackles. He then added 6 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and a forced fumble in the win over Appalachian State.

Junior season (2006)

Jackson, as a junior, started all 13 games of the 2006 season. He finished the season with 46 tackles, two interceptions, and a team-high 14 pass break-ups. Jackson was key on the Tigers' defense that ranked third in the nation in pass efficiency defense. He also returned 15 kicks for a 6.7 yard average. Jackson's pass break-up totals ranked second in the SEC. In the victory over

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, Jackson recorded a career-high seven tackles. Against Florida, Jackson recorded four tackles, an interception and a pass break-up. He then recorded three tackles, broke up three passes, and grabbed an interception in a win over

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. In the

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against Notre Dame, Jackson led the Tigers with six tackles. Jackson finished his junior season ranked eighth on the all-time school list for passes defended with 23.

Senior season (2007)

Jackson opened his senior 2007 season with two tackles and two pass break-ups against

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. Against

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, Jackson recorded three tackles. In the 28–16 victory over

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, he recorded four tackles, an interception, and three pass break-ups. In the 34–9 win over

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, Jackson tallied three tackles and an interception. In the 28–24 victory over Florida, he recorded four tackles and a pass defensed. In the Tigers' 37–43 loss to

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, Jackson recorded two tackles and an interception. In their 30–24 win over Auburn, Jackson recorded five tackles and three pass break-ups. In their victory over Alabama, Jackson totaled one tackle, one interception, and four pass defenses. Against

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, he recorded four tackles and two pass break-ups. In the 21–14 victory over

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in the

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, Jackson totaled six tackles and two pass break-ups. In the BCS National Championship victory over

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, Jackson recorded two tackles and grabbed an interception that he returned 34 yards. Jackson finished his senior season with 42 tackles and 5 interceptions. Jackson also earned first-team All-SEC honors at defensive back.

Professional career

Pre-NFL draft

Upon graduating from

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in 2007, Jackson entered the 2008 NFL Draft. Jackson was then invited to the

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Atlanta Falcons

Jackson was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round (68th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He returned his first career

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for a 95-yard

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on November 9, 2008, in a Week 9 meeting against the division rival

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. His return became the second-longest in Falcons history behind a 101-yard interception return by Tom Pridemore against the

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on September 20, 1981. Jackson finished the

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regular season with 31 tackles and five passes defensed in 16 games played (one start). He recorded his second interception on January 3, 2009 in a

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game against the Arizona Cardinals. In 2009, Jackson played in 15 games, starting two, and finished with 29 tackles, two passes defensed, and one forced fumble. On September 4, 2010, Jackson was released by the Falcons during their final cuts.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jackson signed with the

on October 18, 2010. He was waived on November 17, 2010, after playing in two games as a reserve.

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots signed Jackson on December 10, 2010. He was waived on December 18, 2010.

Denver Broncos

The

claimed Jackson on December 20, 2010. He was waived on August 4, 2011.

Carolina Panthers

On August 6, 2011, Jackson was claimed off waivers by the

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. On September 3, 2011, he was released by the Panthers.

Coaching career

Early Coaching Career

In 2016, he became the defensive backs coach for the

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team. In 2017 he received an award as the top recruiter in the

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. Starting in the 2019 football season, he joined head coach

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, where and served as the defensive backs coach. In 2021, Jackson was retained in the same role at Kansas when

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was named the new head coach to replace Les Miles. He was let go following the 2021 season.

Marshall

He was hired by Marshall for the 2022 season as the defensive backs coach.

References

External links

New England Patriots bioJacksonville Jaguars bioLSU Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Chevis 1985 births Living people American football cornerbacks Atlanta Falcons players Ball State Cardinals football coaches Carolina Panthers players Denver Broncos players Jacksonville Jaguars players Kansas Jayhawks football coaches LSU Tigers football coaches LSU Tigers football players Marshall Thundering Herd football coaches New England Patriots players Players of American football from Alabama South Alabama Jaguars football coaches Sportspeople from Mobile, Alabama