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Kareem Jackson | Defensive Back

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (25) / 4/10/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 188
College: Alabama
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Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips expects Kareem Jackson to return as the Texans' starting right corner in 2012.
The Texans lost Jason Allen, with whom Jackson rotated in 2011, and they'll count on him to be a full-time player in 2012. "I think Kareem’s the starter," Phillips said. "... Kareem had a good year. Part of it was we had a good year defensively, but he had something to do with that. He played physical like we thought he would and he obviously played better than he did previously." Wed, Mar 21, 2012 06:41:00 PM
Source: houstontexans.com

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Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Texans declared CB Kareem Jackson (questionable, knee) inactive for Week 4 against Pittsburgh.

RB Arian Foster will start and is expected to see a heavy workload, and Ben Tate will be his backup with Derrick Ward (out, ankle) sidelined. CB Sherrick McManis (doubtful, hamstring) will sit. QB T.J. Yates, WR David Anderson, T Andrew Gardner and G Thomas Austin are all healthy scratches.
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 11:43:00 AM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Kareem Jackson is still getting pushed by Jason Allen for the starting corner job opposite Johnathan Joseph.

The two appear to be neck-and-neck as we head into the final preseason game. Jackson, the Texans' first-round pick last season, was brutal as a rookie and had a major hand in the team team's league-worst pass defense. No matter who wins out, the arrival of Joseph, Wade Phillips and Danieal Manning will help take some pressure off.
Related: Jason Allen
Source: Associated Press
Mon, Aug 29, 2011 08:20:00 AM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

New Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips admits CB Kareem Jackson needs "a lot of work" on his technique.

"I guess he was able to play at Alabama without a lot of technique without worrying about staying low enough or moving his feet," said Phillips. "I think that caught up with him. I think we can coach him." This is an area where Jackson is really hurt by the lockout. Phillips will have limited teaching time before Jackson is thrown back into the fire.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 11:45:00 AM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

New Texans DBs coach Vance Joseph considers 2010 first-round pick Kareem Jackson more of a zone than man-to-man corner at this stage.

New defensive coordinator Wade Phillips recently stated a similar sentiment, questioning Jackson's deep speed. Phillips' defense utilizes more man than zone concepts in the secondary, so Jackson is going to have to make some major changes. For 2011 fantasy matchup purposes, you can safely bet we'll be recommending to target Jackson with opposing wide receivers.
Source: houstontexans.com
Wed, May 25, 2011 02:11:00 PM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is worried about CB Kareem Jackson's deep speed.

The Texans appear set on moving Glover Quin to safety, so Jackson is almost certainly going to start at corner again. After being one of the worst in the league at his position last year, he'll be tested plenty. Note that Jackson did run in the low 4.4s as a college prospect -- there's a ton of room for improvement here.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Mon, May 9, 2011 10:54:00 AM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Texans GM Rick Smith expects "exponential growth" from CB Kareem Jackson in his second season.

Jackson was supposed to be NFL-ready after playing under Nick Saban at Alabama, but he was the worst cornerback in the league as a rookie. "He learned a lot last year," insisted Smith. "He knows he didn't perform the way he wanted to or needs to. He's committed to doing that." It sounds like the Texans are still counting on Jackson to be a starter in season two.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Sun, May 1, 2011 08:52:00 PM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

The Texans' Kareem Jackson finished last in the league in yards per pass (11.1) and YAC allowed (6.0) in Football Outsiders' 2010 metrics.

Houston typically starts first-round picks from day one and Jackson was no exception, left on an island with little competent safety help. He and the Cowboys' Mike Jenkins were the worst corners in the league last season. The Texans will overhaul the 32nd-ranked secondary heading into 2011. Without improvement from Jackson, though, they're still going to be a fantasy feast.
Related: Mike Jenkins
Source: Football Outsiders
Sun, Mar 20, 2011 01:55:00 PM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

The player rep for Kareem Jackson said the cornerback realizes he used bad judgment and that it was insensitive to post cockfighting photos to his Twitter account earlier this week.

"Kareem understands exactly why it's an issue, and he'll learn from it," the agent said. "He's talked to the team. He talked to the general manager. Now he's ready to move on." The incident should blow over without discipline for Jackson.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 10:30:00 AM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Vacationing in the Dominican Republic, Texans CB Kareem Jackson recently posted photos of cockfighting on his Twitter page.

Cockfighting is not against the law in the Dominican Republic. But after the Michael Vick dog-fighting fiasco, it's going to make news whenever an NFL player's name is attached to inhumane treatment of animals. Jackson may be on the receiving end of a lecture about using good judgment, but he's unlikely to face discipline.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Tue, Mar 8, 2011 01:44:00 PM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Among NFL cornerbacks, only DeAngelo Hall (615) has allowed more receiving yards than Kareem Jackson's 580 this season.

Opposing QBs are 32-of-63 for 580 yards and four TDs against Jackson and 27-of-46 for 370 yards and three TDs against Glover Quin. The worst offender by far, though, is strong safety Bernard Pollard, who has been burned at a rate of 22-of-29 for 370 yards and seven TDs(!).
Related: Glover Quin, Bernard Pollard
Source: Houston Chronicle
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 10:12:00 AM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Texans coach Gary Kubiak gave rookie CB Kareem Jackson a vote of confidence Monday and said Jackson will not lose his starting job after serving up two long touchdowns to Seyi Ajirotutu in Week 9.

Great news for fantasy wideouts. "I believe in the kid," said Kubiak. "His teammates believe in him. I believe he's the best guy to be back there." The Texans have used Glover Quin against No. 1 receivers, and Jackson has been burned relentlessly by No. 2s. Houston plays Jacksonville next.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Mon, Nov 8, 2010 05:48:00 PM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Texans RCB Kareem Jackson was burned for touchdown passes of 28 and 55 yards in length by Seyi Ajirotutu in Houston's Week 9 loss.

Jackson is a first-round rookie out of Alabama; Ajirotutu went undrafted out of Fresno State. The Texans' rookie insists he hasn't lost his confidence, but we've got to believe otherwise. He's been getting burned all year. Texans DC Frank Bush will have to consider benching Jackson in the near future.
Source: houstontexans.com
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 08:33:00 PM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

First-round rookie Kareem Jackson is the Texans' starting right corner, as expected.

Jackson, the No. 20 overall pick, was never going to be held off by Brice McCain. He was a three-year starter at Alabama and entered the league ready to play. This secondary is on the rise.
Related: Brice McCain
Source: Houston Chronicle
Mon, Sep 6, 2010 10:16:00 AM
Kareem Jackson - DB - Texans

Texans LCB Kareem Jackson will make his preseason debut Saturday night against the Saints.

Jackson missed the preseason opener to attend his grandomother's funeral. Said coach Gary Kubiak, "I don't think he's behind physically by any means, because he never missed anything in the offseason or throughout camp." Look for Jackson to take the starting job opposite Glover Quin and never look back.
Source: HoustonTexans.com
Sat, Aug 21, 2010 10:04:00 AM

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