Houston Texans
Kareem Jackson - #25 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 192 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/10/1988 |
| Birthplace | Macon, GA |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 20th pick by Texans |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | 0 | 4 |
Recap of Friday's NFL fines
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After a very quiet rookie season, Texans CB Brandon Harris was the Texans most improved defensive player this summer.
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Texans CB Kareem Jackson was beaten by Colts WR Reggie Wayne for the game-winning score in Week 16, but the decision not to have Johnathan Joseph covering Wayne was questionable.
Texans CB Jackson making strides in Year Two
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Draft countdown: Pick No. 20
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Committing to young corners has worked before for Houston, but the Texans have yet to see the payoff with rookie Kareem Jackson, who's been targeted by opposing offenses and has been beaten numerous times, in various ways.
Bowe's play encourages passing-challenged Chiefs
According to "AFC Whispers," WR Dwayne Bowe's impressive showing in training camp has given hope to the Chiefs that he'll provide the big-time production they need this season.
Texans sign first-round CB Jackson
Houston has signed its first-round draft choice, CB Kareem Jackson, to a five-year contract, PFW's Texans correspondent, John McClain, is reporting on his Twitter account. Details of the deal weren't immediately available.
Texans CB Jackson starts strong
Texans CB Kareem Jackson, the club's first-round draft pick out of Alabama, was installed as a starter in the club's May offseason team activities, and he has fared well.
Sweed will have to earn playing time
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PLAYER NEWS
Jackson returned to practice after sustaining a minor injury last week.|||||||
Jackson strained his left hamstring a week ago. Coach Gary Kubiak says Jackson took "half the reps" in the morning and looked fine.
