Bobby Jackson (cornerback)

Robert Charles Jackson is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He retired with 21 career interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.

College

Jackson started at Florida State University and in 1993 was inducted into the FSU Hall of Fame.
Jackson once held the all time interception record at FSU, since broken by Terrell Buckley. Jackson also held the single game-punt return average of 45.3 yard per return -- a record since broken by Jet star Leon Washington.

Professional career

His professional career began when he was selected in the sixth round of the National Football League draft of 1978. He went on to start all 16 games at cornerback his rookie year. He also tied for the team lead with 5 interceptions and was named to the “AFC All-Rookie Team” as a starter.