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Ernie Jackson
Born: (1950-04-11) April 11, 1950 (age 73)
Hopkins, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
CollegeDuke
NFL draft1972 / Round: 7 / Pick 164
Career history
As player
1972–1977New Orleans Saints
1978Atlanta Falcons
1979Detroit Lions
Career highlights and awards

Earnest Jackson (born April 11, 1950) is a former professional American football cornerback for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Duke University.

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