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Former Alabama player returns to AFC South team that drafted him

Originally posted on Touchdown Alabama Magazine
By Stephen M. Smith | Last updated 12/27/23

Kareem Jackson has returned to the AFC South with the Houston Texans in the National Football League.

He spent 69 career games between 2019 to 2023 with the Denver Broncos. Jackson produced nine years (2010-18) with the Houston Texans as a defensive back. The native Georgian has played 10+ years in the NFL, and now he’s in his second stint with the Texans.

According to Jackson, he shared on social media his return to Houston.

H Town……. I’mmm Baaaack

— Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) December 26, 2023

He played three seasons at the University of Alabama (2007-09), including a BCS National Championship season in 2009.

Jackson was selected at No. 20 overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Texans. He’s collected 952 tackles, 22 interceptions, 110 pass deflections, seven forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, and four defensive touchdowns in his career.

This article first appeared on Touchdown Alabama Magazine and was syndicated with permission.

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