Jackson was a member of the Marshall Thundering Herd for four seasons. He was named first-team All-Conference USA after making 25 tackles with one interception and 11 passes broken up as a senior.[1] Jackson finished his collegiate career with 189 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, seven interceptions, 45 passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 47 games.[2]
Jackson was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round with the 243rd overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[4] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 28, 2020,[5] and activated on December 10.[6]
On November 23, 2021, Jackson was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was activated on December 23.[8]
On August 30, 2022, Jackson was waived by the Titans and signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2022.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on September 21.[12]
On August 14, 2023, Jackson was waived by the Titans.[13]