Nick Saban now has his greatest recruiting pitch, in terms of players that may sustain injuries before turning professional in football.
Eddie Jackson was one of four players in 2016 that was named a permanent team captain for his leadership and performance. Despite suffering a season-ending leg injury versus Texas A&M and falling to the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, he never complained and his work has officially been rewarded. The Chicago Bears took a chance on Jackson at No. 112 overall and he’s become one of the most talented safeties in the National Football League.