Dwight Lowery Dwight Lowery ( born January 23 , 1986 ) is an American football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft . He played college football at San José State . Early years . Lowery attended Soquel High School in Soquel , California where he was an All Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League running back for the Knights during his senior year . Lowery broke the school ' s scoring record for a single season ( 25 touchdown s ) and the County ' s single game scoring record ( 7 TD ; 5 rushing , 1 receiving and a returned interception for the games final he earned All - League defensive back his junior and senior year having 20 interceptions in 20 games . Lowery also played basketball and was a 3 year starter on the varsity squad . He earned league MVP honors his junior year , and lead his team into the Central Coast Section Playoffs . College career . Cabrillo College . Dwight Lowery previously attended Cabrillo College in Aptos , California where he played Free Safety and special teams for the Seahawks . During Lowery ' s Freshman season at Cabrillo College , he received All State defensive back honors and lead California in INTs ( 9 ) . His Sophomore season was cut short with a hand injury but he still managed four more interceptions in the games following the injury . He left Cabrillo with 13 picks in 15 games . He also led the state in return yards in 2004 . San Jose State . Lowery was a two time All - America selection AFCA and FWAA All - America cornerback for San José State University . Lowery led the nation in 2006 with 9 interceptions . In his senior season at San Jose State University Lowery recorded 4 interceptions and was named to the all - WAC team in 2007 . In the post - season 83rd East - West Shrine Game , Lowery had 2 interceptions . Lowery had applied for a draft grade from the NFL ' s advisory committee following the 2006 season but decided that he would return in 2007 for his Senior season at SJSU . Professional career . New York Jets . 2008 . Impressed with Lowery ' s versatility and ball skills , the New York Jets would draft him in the fourth round ( 113th overall ) of the 2008 NFL Draft as a cornerback / safety . An injury to cornerback Justin Miller would see Lowery debut in his first NFL game against the Miami Dolphins ; Lowery performed modestly with four tackles and three passes defensed . Lowery was named to the NFL ' s mid - season all - rookie team for his efforts on defense however in November , Lowery was benched in favor of veteran Ty Law . In spite of the benching , Lowery continued to improve and contribute as a backup cornerback earning the praise of his head coach Eric Mangini and his teammates . 2009 . Lowery continued to contribute as a backup and would finish the season with 24 tackles , 9 passes defensed and 3 interceptions . 2010 . Lowery would record his first career touchdown , intercepting Brett Favre on a play that would seal the Jets ' victory over the Vikings . Jacksonville Jaguars . Lowery was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for an undisclosed draft pick on September 3 , 2011 . In his first game with Jacksonville , Lowery intercepted a Matt Hasselbeck pass to seal a Jaguar victory . On March 13 , 2012 Lowery agreed to a four - year extension with the Jaguars . He was placed on season - ending injured reserve on December 22 , 2012 . Personal . Lowery was born to Tracy Rivers who raised him as single mother . Lowery has six other siblings , including a sister , Aujanae . Lowery is married to his wife , Ashley Lowery .