WilliamJackson III
CBCBHouston
6'0" • 196lbs • 34y/oDraft Eligibility:2016
- Overall Grade '14
- 80.8
- 57th/420 - CBs
- Snap Count '14
- 767
- 91st/1222 - CBs
- Interceptions '14
- 2
- 69th/420 - CBs
- Pass Breakups '14
- 8
- 21st/420 - CBs
William
Jackson III
CB
|
Houston
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/29/2026
William Jackson III was a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 80.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2014 season, 57th among 420 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 80.0 ranked 53rd among 420 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 72.5 ranked 180th at the position.
He recorded 2 interceptions on the season. Jackson III broke up 8 passes in coverage. He allowed a 70.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 32 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 29 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022
Washington Commanders
2021 - 2022
Cincinnati Bengals
2016 - 2020
Houston Cougars
2014
Honors
Honors
Honor
Year
PFF101
2017
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2014
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
80.8
AVG
57th/420 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
80.0
AVG
53rd/420 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
334th/420 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
72.5
AVG
180th/420 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
N/S
Not Enough Snaps
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2014
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
29
231st/420 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
2
69th/420 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
223rd/420 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
32
269th/420 CBs
Defense
View in Premium Stats
Rank
231
st
Solo Tackles
29
196
th
Assists
3
29
th
Forced Fumbles
1
254
th
Stops
7
102
nd
Sacks
0
282
nd
Missed Tackles
7
69
th
Interceptions
2
109
th
Passer Rating Allowed
70.8
290
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
14.2
223
rd
Total Pressures
0
21
st
PBUs
8
269
th
Receptions Allowed
32
Rank
91
st
Total Snaps
767
118
th
Run Defense Snaps
341
560
th
Pass Rush Snaps
0
61
st
Coverage Snaps
426
© 2026 PFF - all rights reserved.