Kareem Jackson made a name for himself at Alabama as a lockdown coverage cornerback from 2007-09. The former Crimson Tide standout has taken the same mindset to the National Football League with the Houston Texans. Houston finds itself in last place, despite a horrible AFC South Division. It dropped to 1-4 on the season, after losing to Indianapolis 27-20 on Thursday Night Football. Jackson finished fourth on the team in tackles with five.

He recorded four solo tackles and defended two passes.

Jackson, a six-year veteran, is second on the team in tackles this season with 26. He was one of multiple players that reached a contract extension during the offseason.

Houston re-signed Jackson to a four-year deal worth $34 million on Mar. 7. The contract included $20 million guaranteed. Jackson and the Texans will travel to EverBank Stadium next week for a divisional game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. A chance for Houston to improve.

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.

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Stephen M. Smith

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a seasoned writer that has covered Alabama football for Touchdown Alabama Magazine since 2009. Smith has extensive knowledge within the program, which has made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Throughout his career, Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.