J.C. Jackson's Patriots debut came on Sept. 23 vs the Lions. Though, it was the following week vs the Dolphins when Jackson made his presence felt with his first career interception.
Since then, Jackson has turned himself into a key contributor for the Patriots defense. The rookie totaled six interceptions in the regular season, including INTs in three straight weeks vs the Steelers, Bills, and Jets.
MORE ON JACKSON
- 20 under 25: Jackson went from undrafted rookie to starting corner in 6 months
- Jackson making most of opportunity
Age: 23
Position: Cornerback
College: Maryland
New England Patriots
Drafted: Signed with Patriots as an undrafted free agent in May 2018.
2018 stats: 13 games, 23 tackles, three interceptions.
Did you know?: Jackson's full name is Jerald Christopher Jackson.
Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Celtics easily on your device.