BIOGRAPHY
Adoree' Jackson was born on September 18th, 1995, in Belleville, Illinois. He is a cornerback in the NFL.
Jackson was a long jumper and sprinter on USC’s track team in the springs of 2015 and 2016, winning the Pac-12 outdoor long jump title both years (and placing second in the Pac-12 100 meters in 2016 and earning All-American status both years after twice placing fifth in the NCAA long jump. He also placed 10th in the long jump during the U.S. Olympic Trials. Jackson lists his parents, Chris and Vianca Jackson, as the people that inspire him the most. “They’ve always steered me in the right direction. All of their experiences and guidance helped get me where I’m at.”
Jackson is a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups enthusiast. He names creator Harry Burnett Reese as a historical person he would have loved to meet. “He’s a genius. That’s by far and away my favorite candy. I eat that like it ain’t nothing.” Jackson watched the movie “Space Jam” continuously as a child to the point he memorized most of the movie.
The Tennessee Titans selected Jackson in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. On May 23, 2017, the Titans signed him to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.28 million contract that also includes a signing bonus of $6.34 million. The Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team. In the Wild Card Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson had four tackles and 61 return yards as the Titans narrowly won 22-21. In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, he had three tackles and 83 return yards in the 35–14 loss.
On September 16, 2018, Jackson recorded his first career interception by picking off Deshaun Watson in a 20-17 win over the Houston Texans. Jackson finished the 2018 season with 73 tackles, 10 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions.
On May 1, 2020, the Titans exercised the fifth-year option on Jackson's contract.
On March 23, 2021, Jackson signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the New York Giants.
