16. Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson was a 4th Round Pick from Louisville and considering he spent 14 seasons at Mile High this was undoubtedly a high-value selection. Jackson started 177 of the 191 Games he played at Linebacker, and he was the soul of the famed Orange Crush defense that reversed the fortunes of Denver and brought them to their first Super Bowl appearance in the 1977 season. That year Jackson went to his first of three straight Pro Bowls, and in ‘77 he was also a First Team All-Pro. He was still with the team when they reached their second Super Bowl, making him one of only four players to be in the first two for the team.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Selected in the 4th Round, 88th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/30/73.
- Departed: Retired after the 1986 Season.
- Games Played: 191
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Notable Statistics:
177 Games Started
*Sacks were not an official statistic until 1982 but were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
20 Interceptions
340 Interception Return Yards
3 Interception Return Touchdowns
8 Fumble Recoveries
104 Fumble Recovery Yards
40.0 Quarterback Sacks*
1 Kick Return
2 Kick Return Yards
109 Approximate Value
10 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
49 Interception Return Yards
4 Fumble Recoveries
25 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.0 Quarterback Sack -
Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team All-Pro (1977)
Second Team All-Pro (1978)
Pro Bowl (1977, 1978 & 1979)
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