Prior to joining the Pittsburgh Steelers following a surprising offseason trade, veteran cornerback Donte Jackson was known for being a bit of a ball hawk. During his time with the Carolina Panthers, Jackson recorded 14 interceptions across six seasons.
In Pittsburgh, Jackson has taken it up a level from a ball-production standpoint. Entering Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns, Jackson has already set a career-high in interceptions with five, establishing the new career mark last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals and giving him a pick in back-to-back games in the process.
For Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, who spoke to reporters Thursday, Jackson’s production is something the Steelers knew they had in him when they traded for him.