Vestee Jackson II (born August 14, 1963) is a former professional
American football
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cornerback
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in the
National Football League
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(NFL).
Collegiate career
Vestee finished his college career with 13 interceptions from 1983–1985 at the
University of Washington
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.
NFL career
Jackson was drafted in the second round (55th overall) by the Bears in the
1986 NFL Draft
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. He played eight seasons in the NFL, mostly with the
Chicago Bears
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(1986–1990) and the
Miami Dolphins
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(1991–1993).
His rookie year, he had 3 interceptions and followed it up with 2 in 1987. His best season was 1988, when he led the NFC with 8 interceptions.
He would follow it up with 2 in 1989 and 1 interception in 1990.
With the Miami Dolphins, he contributed 3 interceptions in 1992 but would retire after the 1993 season.
See also
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Washington Huskies football statistical leaders
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References
1963 births
Living people
Players of American football from Fresno, California
American football cornerbacks
Washington Huskies football players
Chicago Bears players
Miami Dolphins players
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