DEVELOPING STORY — NFL DRAFT- Houston picks Kareem Jackson, Alabama – 8:41 p.m.
Published 7:21 pm Thursday, April 22, 2010
Kareem Jackson is the second player to go in round 1 of the 2010 NFL draft. The cornerback will play for Houston. In 2009, Jackson rolled up 46 tackles and had one interception. He stands at 5-10 and weighs 196 pounds. Jackson is from Macon, Ga. He played high school football at Westside High School in Macon.
Rolando McClain is the first Alabama player to go in the draft. The linside inebacker will play for Oakland. He rolled up 101 tackles, forced 1 fumble and had two interceptions in 2009. McClain stands at 6-3 and weighs 254 lbs. McClain attended Decatur High School, where he played linebacker and tight end.