A Star in the Waiting: D’Qwell Jackson

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Published: May 30, 2009

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... within the disappointment. One of those things being middle linebacker D'Qwell Jackson.

Jackson was drafted by the Browns 34th overall in the second-round of the 2006 NFL Draft. The pick was acquired by the New Orleans Saints in a trade.

In his rookie season, Jackson started in all of the 13 games he played in, racking 93 tackles. Nothing flashy, but Jackson got the job done when the ball carrier came near him.

In his followup sophomore season, Jackson started 13 out of the 14 games he played in, leading the team with 101 tackles, and collecting one sack and one interception. Again, nothing flashy, just good football.

In his third season, the season where he started every game, Jackson thrived. He lead not only the Browns, but the entire NFL in tackles with 154. Also last season, he had an impressive three interceptions and two sacks. Nothing flashy again, just improved numbers.

If Jackson reminded me of anybody, I would have to say Aaron Curry. T...

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