A former college football champion at Alabama, Jackson was a first-team All-Pro in 2018 and Pro Bowler in 2018 and 2019. He was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded safety in the league in 2018, when he finished fourth in the league with six interceptions and scored three touchdowns.

With 15 career interceptions, 10 forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries, Jackson is regarded as one of the top ballhawks in the league. His six defensive scores are tied with Marcus Peters for the most since entering the league in 2017.

After a two-year dry spell without a pick, Jackson moved from strong safety to free safety in 2022 after the Bears drafted Jaquan Brisker. That helped fuel a bounce back season, in which he grabbed four interceptions. However, that season ended with a Lisfranc foot injury that sent him to injured reserve.

Jackson returned at the start of last season but was still hampered by injuries that limited his season to 12 games. He recorded one interception (off former Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco) and 37 tackles.

The hope is that with another year removed from the foot injury, Jackson can return to his previous form in Baltimore.