After breaking out in his third NFL season in 2020, New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson one-upped himself in 2021. Now, there’s reportedly a robust risk that he is performed his final sport in a Patriots uniform.
Jackson signed as an undrafted free agent with New England in 2018 and was a task participant on the Tremendous Bowl-winning squad in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams. Jackson completed his rookie season with 24 tackles, six passes defended and three interceptions in 13 regular-season video games, whereas including seven tackles within the playoffs.
The Maryland product’s numbers elevated to 36 tackles, 10 passes defended and 5 interceptions throughout 16 video games in 2019, and he solidified himself as an integral a part of the Patriots’ secondary in 2020. That season, he performed 16 video games (making 11 begins) and recorded 40 tackles, 14 passes defended, a career-high 9 interceptions and three fumble recoveries.
The 26-year-old bought even higher in 2021, registering career-bests in tackles (58) and passes defended (an NFL-high 23), whereas posting eight interceptions, which was second within the league behind Trevon Diggs of the Dallas Cowboys.
