Once toiling in obscurity, Redblacks’ Jackson emerges as CFL MOP candidate
OTTAWA — Five years ago Ernest Jackson was playing in the Ultimate Indoor Football League. Now the dangerous receiver is the East Division nominee for Most Outstanding Player in the CFL.
Jackson, who broke into the league in 2012 with the B.C. Lions, wore his trademark smile as he spoke Friday of the recognition for his performance this season.
“It’s an incredible honour for me personally,” Jackson said. “It feels great to have something like that knowing how much I grinded it to get this far and to see it all come together is a beautiful thing.
“It’s been a great journey coming from arena football. I’m taking it all in and I’m enjoying it.”