Rickey Jackson
Inducted:
2010
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
243 lb (110 kg)
Born:
March 20, 1958
Pahokee, Florida, U.S.
Position:
Linebacker
Defensive end
College:
Pittsburgh (1977–1980)
Rickey Jackson, born March 20, 1958, in Pahokee, Florida, was one of the most consistent and durable linebackers in NFL history. Playing 15 seasons (1981–1995), he spent 13 with the New Orleans Saints before finishing his career with the San Francisco 49ers. A cornerstone of the Saints’ feared “Dome Patrol” linebacker corps, Jackson combined speed, toughness, and relentless pursuit, making him a nightmare for opposing offenses.
Over his career, he recorded 1,173 tackles, 128 sacks, and 40 forced fumbles, establishing himself as one of the league’s most productive defenders. His leadership and durability were unmatched, as he missed just two games in his first 13 seasons. Jackson’s career was crowned with a Super Bowl victory in 1994 with the 49ers.
A six-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, securing his place as one of the greatest linebackers of his generation.
Jackson's Awards and Honors
- Super Bowl champion (XXIX)
- 5× Second-team All-Pro (1984–1986, 1992, 1993)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1983–1986, 1991, 1992, 1993)
- Second-team All-American (1980)
- First-team All-East (1980)
- Second-team All-East (1979)
- New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor
NFL Records
- Key member of the Saints’ “Dome Patrol,” considered one of the best linebacker units in NFL history
- Franchise leader in sacks at the time of retirement
- Played 195 games with the Saints, one of the most in team history
NFL Teams
New Orleans Saints (1981–1993)
San Francisco 49ers (1994–1995)
NHL Draft:
1981: 2nd round, 51st overall pick
New Orleans Saints
Number Worn:
57
NFL Stats
Seasons:
15 (1981–1995)
Games played:
227
Starts:
224
Tackles:
1,173
Sacks:
128
Forced Fumbles:
40
Interceptions:
8
Super Bowl Championships:
1 (XXIX)