Kordell Jackson

Kordell A. Jackson (born April 9, 1999) is an American professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Austin Peay. He has also been a member of the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

Early life Jackson attended Ramsay High School in Birmingham, Alabama. He recorded 235 tackles and 10 interceptions in high school. He earned all-state honors his senior year.

College career Jackson played college football for the Austin Peay Governors from 2017 to 2021.

He played in all 12 games his freshman year in 2017, totaling 42 tackles, three sacks, one interception, and eight pass breakups.

Jackson finished his college career with 216 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 11 interceptions, 33 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick in 52 games played.

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Jackson was invited to rookie minicamp on a tryout basis by both the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints.

Jackson played for the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football League (IFL) in 2023. He played in 16 games for the Fighters, totaling 68 tackles, 23 pass deflections, and a league-leading eight interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. He was named the IFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and also earned first team All-IFL honors.

Jackson signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 7, 2024. He was moved to the practice roster on June 2, promoted to the active roster on June 7, moved back to the practice roster on June 20, and promoted to the active roster again on July 13, 2024.