Kareem Jackson
American football cornerback
Born
April 10th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos. Contributed to multiple playoff appearances and was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. Alongside a successful professional career, recognized for consistent defensive performance throughout tenure in the league.
Played for the Houston Texans from 2010 to 2018
Won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos in 2016
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