| Born: | April 11, 1950 Hopkins, South Carolina |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Duke |
| NFL draft | 1972 / Round: 7 / Pick 164 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1972–1977 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1978 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 1979 | Detroit Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Earnest Jackson (born April 11, 1950 in Hopkins, South Carolina) is a former professional American football cornerback for eight seasons in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at Duke University.