Houston Texans: Three reasons why Kareem Jackson will be a Pro-Bowler

Reason #1: What makes Jackson special this season

Jackson is on his way to having the strongest season of his career.  The type of numbers he’s putting up are close to unprecedented for him and it’s to the point of it being eye-opening for Houston Texans fans alike.

He truly has been a ball-hawk in every sense of the word and I recall the seasons where he’d be playing yards off the ball; but as we fast-forward to the now, when things come his way, you better believe he’s going to demolish whatever is in his path.

According to Pro Football Focus (subscription required), through 609 snaps, Jackson’s elite 90.1 grade is good for third among active cornerbacks.  This is a mark that he’s never hit in his career so it’s certainly worth mentioning.

His 10 passes defended are also good for third among defensive backs in the NFL which goes to show he’s off to a terrific start and he could edge or beat his career-high of 17 that was notched back in the 2012 season, his best on record.

By the way, Jackson’s six pass breakups are tied for 11th among cornerbacks in the NFL.  So when Jackson is targeted, he’s doing a lot of disruption to ensure his assignment doesn’t get the best of him.

Do you remember when Keenum went to Emmanuel Sanders for a short left pass in Jackson’s territory late in the first-half against the Broncos last week?  He obliterated any chance of Sanders to pick up any yards with a bone-crunching tackle that I felt in my living room.  It was accompanied by a boisterous yell from Jackson demonstrating how much fun he’s having out on the field.

You still don’t believe me do you?  Let’s dig further into why this man is making his case.