William Jackson III Presser: You can’t get that many interceptions when people don’t test you

The newest member of the defense pic.twitter.com/rcvTdwpUCI

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 19, 2021

LIVE: Cornerback William Jackson III speaks to the media https://t.co/GHH0R3tX1A

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 19, 2021

William Jackson III's contract is now official. He's pumped to join, especially with Washington's d-line: "It's just a blessing to have that line up front."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 19, 2021

William Jackson absolutely recognized the appeal of playing behind Washington’s defensive line. "The defense is already good. I'm just a piece to make it better."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 19, 2021

CB William Jackson on his style of play and involvement in the community: "I don't like to put my face in it. I like to be behind the scenes."

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 19, 2021

William Jackson shouts out out his agent, who was out the country and on vacation when this deal was made. Said he's excite about playing behind this defensive line and ability to make plays

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021

.@WilliamJackson3 says it feels great to be wanted ....Says his girlfriend was part of the decision process...says he called his Mom...

"I had a lot of teams. I don't want to name drop." #WashingtonFootball was No. 1.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) March 19, 2021

William Jackson said he had a lot of offers in free agency: "Washington was the best option for me. It just made sense."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 19, 2021

CB William Jackson said he had at least five teams interested in signing him, and he and his agent Kennard McGuire decided Washington was the best fit. He added DC Jack Del Rio has helped CBs have some of their best seasons.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 19, 2021

William Jackson says that every cornerback that plays for DC Jack Del Rio has had success and that was some of the appeal of coming to Washington.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021

William Jackson says the next time that he comes in, he'll have a better idea of how he's being used. Says the team is still tweaking the playbook, so he'll know more down the line.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021

For people big on the three interceptions, William Jackson said he didn't get a lot of action his way, which he'd say is a good thing.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021

William Jackson isn't concerned about the lack of his career interceptions (just three): "I'll just tell 'em to watch the tape."

He says he wasn't being picked on.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 19, 2021

Asked about having only 3 INTs in 4 seasons, William Jackson just says "watch the tape." Says you cant get that many interceptions when people dont test you.

Such a great answer.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 19, 2021

William Jackson III said Kendall Fuller reached out when he agreed to sign with Washington pic.twitter.com/o3NGkxavKV

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 19, 2021

On Fuller, Jackson explained how that's a small but noticeable sign of the culture that Washington is building under Ron Rivera https://t.co/T4NovsblVb

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) March 19, 2021

William Jackson said that the Bengals game against Washington, and his matchup against Terry McLaurin likely played a part in Washington's interest seeing how he performed in that game.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021

.@WilliamJackson3 says to watch the tape on the lack of interceptions ....

Says he can play zone and man. "It wouldn't be a problem."

We rarely played man in Cincinnati.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) March 19, 2021

Last year, Cincy's man/zone split is around 40/60 and almost 81% of his snaps came on the right side of the field. So like he said, he wasn't strictly following one WR everywhere he went https://t.co/YuRrS0hLoo

— Nick Akridge (@PFF_NickAkridge) March 19, 2021

.@InstantRHIplay asked Jackson about facing Ryan Fitzpatrtick a couple times: "He's one of the guys that has no fear. He challenged me; he challenged everybody. He's a guy that brings swagger."

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 19, 2021

Fitzpatrick led a comeback off the bench vs. the Bengals that fell short but Jackson said he recalled thinking: "He was smart. He knew every defense we was in and he drove the ball downfield with ease. I was wondering why this guy wasn't starting. It didn't make sense."

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 19, 2021

Welp, I think it's obvious the Washington Football Team should be the Washington Hogs as a nod to its legendary line but mainly so Annabel can be the mascot.

My job here is done. pic.twitter.com/SSTtZej9lW

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 19, 2021

We already knew William Jackson had a pet pig, Annabelle.

Update: He also has five horses.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 19, 2021

William Jackson III is insanely interesting. Used to ride horses "in the middle of the hood" and get honked at by cars. Also has the aforementioned pig. Very chill dude

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) March 19, 2021

William Jackson III said Annabelle, his pet pig, isn't moving to DC. She's going to stay in Houston at his grandmother's place, which even though it's "in the middle of the hood," also has several horses.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 19, 2021

William Jackson said anyone he's every talked to about coach Ron Rivera said he's a great guy. Even players who haven't played for him, he wanted to see what that was about

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021

William Jackson received scouting reports from Ron Rivera from players and others around the league. The universal praise was over the top. "All I"ve heard was he's a great guy."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 19, 2021

William Jackson III just wrapped up his presser... Said of his Houston roots: "I came from poverty; I came from the worst area you can come from in Houston. I just stayed focused. I had a goal and I wasn't going to let no one stop me."

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 19, 2021