🏈 Eddie Jackson recovering from surgery

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Alabama defensive back Eddie Jackson (4)runs through drills during practice for an upcoming NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013. Alabama plays Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl Jan. 2, 2014. (AP Photo)


Alabama cornerback Eddie Jackson reported through Twitter on Monday that rehab on his surgically repaired knee is going well.

Jackson, a sophomore, needed minor surgery from a non-contact injury before a scrimmage during spring practice. He went up for a ball and came down wrong.

“I Start Running Soon Can’t Wait,” he wrote.

Coach Nick Saban said last week the recovery has gone smoothly and he expects Jackson to ready by the time the season begins.

“He’s not full speed,” Saban said last week. “He’s not been released to do football-related type activity yet. We’re encouraged by the rehab. He’s working really hard and doing a good job.”

Jackson was considered the top cornerback on the team by Saban at the time of the injury. He played in seven games as a true freshman and had 19 tackles, an interception and two pass breakups.

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