Chevis Jackson Chevis Dauro Jackson ( born December 11 , 1985 in Mobile , Alabama ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round ( 68th overall ) of the 2008 NFL Draft . He played college football at LSU . He also has been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars , New England Patriots , and Denver Broncos . Early years . While attending St . Paul ' s Episcopal School in Mobile , Alabama , Jackson played wide receiver , defensive back , and return specialist . Jackson recorded 40 tackles and seven interceptions on defense in 2003 as a senior , and also caught 31 passes for 660 yards and five touchdowns at receiver . He returned 16 kickoff s for 415 yards and 13 punts for 80 yards as a junior and made 45 catches for 850 yards and nine touchdowns . College career . Freshman season ( 2004 ) . Following high school , Jackson attended Louisiana State University . Jackson played in all 12 games as a true freshman as a defensive back for the Tigers in 2004 . He finished the season with five tackles and three pass break - ups in nickel and dime packages . While subbing in for an injured Corey Webster , Jackson recorded two tackles and a pass break - up against Florida . Sophomore season ( 2005 ) . In his sophomore season in 2005 , Jackson started at cornerback and ranked in the top ten in the nation in five statistical categories . While starting all 12 games on the season , Jackson recorded 47 tackles , an interception and three pass break - ups . He also tallied 3 . 5 tackles for a loss , one forced fumble and recovered a fumble . In a victory over Florida , Jackson recorded a career - best seven tackles . He then added 6 tackles , one tackle for a loss , and a forced fumble in the win over Appalachian State . Junior season ( 2006 ) . Jackson , as a junior , started all 13 games of the 2006 season . He finished the season with 46 tackles , two interceptions , and a team - high 14 pass break - ups . Jackson was key on the Tigers ' defense that ranked third in the nation in pass efficiency defense . He also returned 15 kicks for a 6 . 7 yard average . Jackson ' s pass break - up totals ranked second in the SEC . In the victory over Arkansas , Jackson recorded a career - high seven tackles . Against Florida , Jackson recorded four tackles , an interception and a pass break - up . He then recorded three tackles , broke up three passes , and grabbed an interception in a win over Alabama . In the 2007 Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame , Jackson led the Tigers with six tackles . Jackson finished his junior season ranked eighth on the all - time school list for passes defended with 23 . Senior season ( 2007 ) . Jackson opened his senior 2007 season with two tackles and two pass break - ups against Mississippi State . Against Middle Tennessee State , Jackson recorded three tackles . In the 28 – 16 victory over South Carolina , he recorded four tackles , an interception , and three pass break - ups . In the 34 – 9 win over Tulane , Jackson tallied three tackles and an interception . In the 28 – 24 victory over Florida , he recorded four tackles and a pass defensed . In the Tigers ' 37 – 43 loss to Kentucky , Jackson recorded two tackles and an interception . In their 30 – 24 win over Auburn , Jackson recorded five tackles and three pass break - ups . In their victory over Alabama , Jackson totaled one tackle , one interception , and four pass defenses . Against Mississippi , he recorded four tackles and two pass break - ups . In the 21 – 14 victory over Tennessee in the SEC Championship , Jackson totaled six tackles and two pass break - ups . In the BCS National Championship victory over Ohio State , Jackson recorded two tackles and grabbed an interception that he returned 34 yards . Jackson finished his senior season with 42 tackles and 5 interceptions . Jackson also earned first - team All - SEC honors at defensive back . Professional career . Pre - NFL draft . Upon graduating from LSU in 2007 , Jackson entered the 2008 NFL Draft . Jackson was then invited to the NFL Combine . Atlanta Falcons . Jackson was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round ( 68th overall ) of the 2008 NFL Draft . He returned his first career interception for a 95 - yard touchdown on November 9 , 2008 , in a Week 10 meeting against the division rival New Orleans Saints . His return became the second - longest in Falcons history behind a 101 - yard interception return by Tom Pridemore against the San Francisco 49ers on September 20 , 1981 . Jackson finished the 2008 regular season with 31 tackles and five passes defensed in 16 games played ( one start ) . He recorded his second interception on January 3 , 2009 in a playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals . In 2009 , Jackson played in 15 games , starting two , and finished with 29 tackles , two passes defensed , and one forced fumble . On September 4 , 2010 , Jackson was released by the Falcons during their final cuts . Jacksonville Jaguars . Jackson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 18 , 2010 . He was waived on November 17 , 2010 , after playing in two games as a reserve . New England Patriots . The New England Patriots signed Jackson on December 10 , 2010 . He was waived on December 18 , 2010 . Denver Broncos . The Denver Broncos claimed Jackson on December 20 , 2010 . He was waived on August 4 , 2011 . Carolina Panthers . On August 6th , 2011 , Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers . On September 3rd , 2011 , he was released by the Panthers .