After Steven Jackson finished his career at Oregon State in 2004, he was projected to be a top five pick in the NFL Draft. Instead, he wound up waiting longer than anticipated to be chosen.
When the Dallas Cowboys -- his father's favorite team -- had a chance to select him 22nd overall, Steven figured it was done deal. Instead, Dallas traded the pick to the Buffalo Bills, who selected J.P. Losman, and St. Louis took Steven two slots later.
The draft was an emotional day for Steven, but he’s never once regretted the way it went and how he ended up in St. Louis. But Steven has made the Cowboys regret their decision. In the last meeting between the teams, SJ39 racked up 160 yards and three touchdowns in a Rams win.
