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Saints draft Air Force DT Jordan Jackson in the 6th round at 194

Adding another defensive player and depth to the team

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The New Orleans Saints grabbed themselves another defensive player with their 6th round pick at #194, selecting Air Force DT Jordan Jackson. At 6’4” and 294 pounds, Jackson has played at defensive tackle as well as defensive end, during his freshman year. He had to sit out of his junior year due to a shoulder injury but in his senior season, he was named team captain, playing in 13 games with 12.