I'm entering the draft," Jackson said. " ... I had really made up my mind about my decision. I just hadn't really gone public with it."
Jackson has informed Nick Saban of his decision. Today was the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft.
Jackson said he was projected in the second round by the NFL draft advisory committee.
"It was a real tough decision," Jackson said. "I think I made the right decision. I'm pretty confident about it. I'm just ready to get to work and kind of prove myself to be a player at the next level."
Jackson added later, "I set a goal and made a promise to myself and my parents to finish my degree so I definitely plan on doing that."
A native of Macon, Ga., Jackson started all but one game during his three seasons with the Crimson Tide, posting five interceptions and 159 tackles. He spent at year at Fork Union Military Academy before signing with Saban soon after the coach's arrival at Alabama.
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