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Former Alabama player returns to AFC South team that drafted him

Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (#22) tosses a football up in pregame for 2020 matchup versus Los Angeles Chargers
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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.

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

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.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith. 

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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