The Dallas Cowboys scooped up Darius Jackson with the 216th pick in the sixth round of the draft.
As a running back for Eastern Michigan, Jackson had a breakout senior season racking up 1,078 yards on 208 carries and scored 14 touchdowns.
On the receiving end of the ball, Jackson caught 21 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns. His 16 total touchdowns set EMU’s single-season record.
Jackson is the first EMU player to be selected in the NFL Draft since T.J. Lang in 2009. Being picked up by the Cowboys makes him the 27th EMU player to be selected in the draft all-time.
During the combine, Jackson caught the attention of NFL scouts with a 4.35 40 yard-dash, 41-inch vertical and 133-inch broad jump
Jackson was named to the MAC All-Conference third team and participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
