William Jackson III plays as a cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League. He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was chosen in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jackson has taken part in football games for the Washington Commanders. He was born on October 27, 1992, and raised in Houston, Texas’ Fifth Ward. He has three sisters and a brother who also reside in the neighborhood.
Jackson spent his first year of college at Trinity Valley Community College before moving to the University of Houston for his second year.Jackson was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft (number 24 overall). Jackson agreed to a four-year, $9.07 million rookie contract with the organization on June 10, 2016.
Jackson and the Washington Commanders reached a three-year, $40.5 million contract on March 19, 2021. (then still known as the Washington Football Team). He made his first interception for Washington against Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in the first game of the season.
On November 1, 2022, a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick was dealt to the Pittsburgh Steelers along with William Jackson and a conditional 2025 seventh-round pick. He was put on injured reserve on November 12.
William Jackson Contract
On March 16, 2021, William Jackson agreed to a three-year, $40.5 million deal with the football team. $21 million of the $26 million contract is guaranteed at signing.
William Jackson Salary
Jackson’s annual salary for 2021 is guaranteed, and he received a signing bonus of $15 million. He will receive a full guarantee of his base pay on the third day of the league year in 2022, as well as a guaranteed $5 million roster bonus that is due in 2022.
William Jackson Net Worth
William Jackson’s net worth is currently $46.8 million, but it will surely increase once he receives his 2022 salary at the end of the current season.