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Kareem Jackson CB Alabama - 1st round pick

Kareem Jackson Scouting Report
By Matt McGuire

Strengths:
Good size and body frame
Three-year starter
Smooth athlete with nice change of direction
Comfortable in press and off-man
Mirrors receivers well
Above average speed
Underrated ball skills
Terrific at anticipating short routes
Smart and instinctive
Fluid hips
Very confident
Competitive and fearless
Very well coached
Displays great awareness of route recognition
Polished and does the little things
Tough in red zone




Weaknesses:
Struggles to get off blocks
Not a very physical hitter
Only two interceptions as a sophomore and junior
Somewhat inconsistent
Gets a little lazy with tackling technique
Needs to use hands better at the line of scrimmage

Summary: Jackson is a talented prospect with the tape to back him up, but he doesn't have first-round tape and is a liability against the run. Jackson has an impressive skill set overall and will be drafted anywhere from late first round to late second round.

Player Comparison: Marcus Trufant. Jackson isn't as consistent as Trufant, but he does have the skill set to be a very good corner.

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Good pick. I guess they had him rated higher than Wilson and McCourty
 
Solid enough pick. I had Wilson rated a bit higher, but Jackson over McCourty. I will take this pick. I give it a solid B.
 
as mention in the draft thread - proven player at the highest level in college, safe solid pick. i like it.
 
The Texans know more than we do, they employ and pay an entire scouting department to sit around and evaluate these guys.
 
I'll take you guy's word for it. I have no idea who he is (I'm not a big college ball guy, so I don't know who the prospects are). Hopefully he'll be solid contributor right off the bat and live up to being a 1st round pick.
 
I don't know much about this CB, but LZ was talking him up acouple days before the draft. I'm just glad we didn't draft a P-Burnt clone in Kyle Wilson.
 
Jackson on 610 right now.

Said he talked to the Texans at the combine but was still surprised they drafted him. looks forward to coming in and working hard and doing anything for the organization. sounded confident.
 
m5kwatts said:
The Texans know more than we do, they employ and pay an entire scouting department to sit around and evaluate these guys.
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Word. Hopefully we can strike gold by drafting another defensive player from Bama...we all remember what happened with the last one.
 
Where can I buy my Kareem Jackson jersey! Bleeding Crimson Tide red has got to be good for spurning NFL defensive players.

Welcome to Houston, Kareem!
 
Oh, and I love the guy's name.

I can just imagine the opening game now, "Kareeeem the Dreeeeam with another inception against Peyton Manning, sealing the gam in last two-minutes of regulation!"
 
A somewhat contrasting (BETTER) profile compared to the above profile:

Overview
Jackson was overshadowed by a higher-profile surrounding cast at Alabama. But the cornerback played an integral role in the secondary for the Crimson Tide's national championship defense.

Jackson was presented with the team's 2008 Unsung Hero Award for his contributions to the success of the team with the least recognition, but he continued to perform out of the spotlight.

The durable and consistent cornerback played in every game for the Crimson Tide over the past three seasons, starting the last 38 contests. He collected 29 pass deflections to rank fourth on the school's all-time record list. The cornerback increased his number of pass breakups in each season at Alabama, and his progression as a player coincides with the success Alabama has had on defense.

In his first season, Jackson and the Crimson Tide secondary allowed 221.31 passing yards per game to rank 48th in the country as the team finished with a 7-6 record. The following campaign, the secondary saw an increase in effectiveness as they rose to 30th nationally, allowing 189.36 aerial yards per game while the team concluded the year with a 12-2 record.

In Jackson's final season, the defense led the Crimson Tide to an undefeated record and a victory in the BCS National Championship game. Jackson's ability as a shutdown cornerback and the secondary's aggressiveness in press coverage were big reasons why, as they allowed just 166.00 passing yards per game as a unit to rank 10th nationally.

Jackson was a star running back at Westside High School. He was rated 17th-best overall prospect in the nation by Rivals.com and competed in The Max Emfinger Third Annual High School All-American Bowl Classic in Shreveport, La. As a senior, he rushed for 1,436 yards with 20 touchdowns, adding 16 tackles with three interceptions on defense.

Jackson originally intended to enroll at Vanderbilt University, but the staff asked him to go to Fork Union Military Academy to improve his academics. At Fork Union, he excelled at cornerback, intercepting five passes in his only season at the school. He was given a four-star rating from Rivals.com. After the 2007 season, he changed his mind on Vanderbilt and elected to sign with Alabama following his stint at Fork Union.

He was an instant sensation at Alabama, enrolling in time (January of 2007) to compete in spring drills. He came off the bench in the season opener, but started every other game for the Crimson Tide. He ranked fifth on the team with 66 tackles (48 solo) and finished second on the squad with three interceptions.

Jackson was named Alabama's Co-Player of the Week after putting on an outstanding performance vs. Tennessee, collecting six solo tackles with one tackle for loss, two pass deflections and two interceptions returned for 29 yards. He captured first-team Freshman All-Southeastern Conference honors from the league's coaches.

The following season, Jackson provided the Crimson Tide with a lockdown defender on the edge. He started all 14 games and registered 44 tackles (28 solos), eighth-best on the team, as he added one interception, 10 pass deflections, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick. At season's end, Jackson was presented with the team's 2008 Unsung Hero Award for his contributions to the success of the team with the least recognition.

In his final season at Alabama, Jackson was a valuable piece of a secondary that ranked 10th nationally allowing just 166 aerial yards per game. He collected 49 tackles (30 solo) to rank sixth on the team and added three tackles for loss, one interception and 13 pass deflections. Jackson came up big for the eventual national champs vs. Florida in the SEC title game, as he racked up a season-high six tackles with one stop for loss and two pass deflections. At season's end, Jackson announced he would forgo his final season of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.
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The rest of the PROFILE
 
I didn't have him rated quite that high, but I'm good with this pick. I did not like Wilson. He's going to get tested on the deep balls, but he should be money early on covering the intermediate routes. I'll also echo that we can't go wrong with a 3 year starter for Alabama. He's lost 2 games the last 2 years. Total.
 
Continued PROFILE

Analysis
Read & React: Good route recognition. Reads the body lean of his opponent and has the athleticism to react accordingly. He anticipates the path of the ball and extends to reach around a receiver to break up passes. Reads run quickly and attacks the run on the perimeter.

Man Coverage: Good bump-and-run corner. Provides a good, physical pop at the line of scrimmage and keeps his hand on the receiver downfield to control. Good use of body to push the receiver outside, using the sideline to help cut off the space in which the quarterback can throw the ball. Allows too much separation on deep routes and has stiffness in his hips when suddenly changing direction. Face guards at this level, but won't be allowed to do so in the NFL.

Zone Coverage: Good awareness for zone coverage. A bit high in his backpedal and has some stiffness in his hips, but trusts his eyes and locates the football quickly. Savvy, physical player. Likes to use his hands to re-route the receiver. Has quick feet and a good burst out of his breaks to close.

Closing/Recovery: Lacks an elite second gear to recover if beaten initially, but has an impressive burst downhill to close on the ball. Plants his foot and drives, showing good body control to adjust around the receiver and get his hands on the ball. Times his leaps well and has an explosive vertical. Good hand-eye coordination and ball skills to extend and pluck outside of his frame.

Run Support: Aggressive to the line of scrimmage to help against the run, protecting the edge and forcing the back to cut back inside. Fights through the receiver's block and has the agility to elude bigger blockers in tight quarters. Good vision and effort to cut through the trash in pursuit. Takes good angles in pursuit.

Tackling: Strong wrap-up tackler. Brings his hips through and can be a big hitter on the boundary. Willing to face up bigger ballcarriers. Will lead with his shoulder when he sees the receiver in a vulnerable position. Good strength for the drag-down tackle when trailing the receiver across the middle.

Intangibles: Highly competitive player that puts in time in the film room. Asked for his grade from the NFL Advisory Committee, but didn't read it upon receiving it. Jackson gave the unopened envelope to Nick Saban to hold until after the BCS National Championship game so that the contents wouldn't be a distraction
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kiwitexansfan said:
I think with Jackson, Quin and Pollard we have the most physical secondary in the NFL.
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Except for this bit of unfortunate business:

Weaknesses:
Struggles to get off blocks
Not a very physical hitter
Only two interceptions as a sophomore and junior
Somewhat inconsistent
Gets a little lazy with tackling technique
Needs to use hands better at the line of scrimmage
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That said, I'm still good with the pick.
 
I'll take a wait and see, but a bit disappointed. Looks like other teams had no problems trading back, and imo, this guy would have been available further down the road. But I'll be the first to eat crow, buy his jersey, and then lie and tell everyone he was on my board from the beginning ;)
 
The1ApplePie said:
Only gripe (besides being taken over Dan Williams)

Wasn't Kareem the No. 2 CB behind Arenas?
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Absolutely not! Did you watch the Championship game? Jackson much more impressive in coverage than Arenas. Totally shut down Shipley whe he was on the outside. And any other receiver the Horns had on the outside.
 
JB said:
Absolutely not! Did you watch the Championship game? Jackson much more impressive in coverage than Arenas. Totally shut down Shipley whe he was on the outside. And any other receiver the Horns had on the outside.
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Thanks

In my defense, I had the stomach flu that day and all I remember is Arenas
 
Overview
Jackson was overshadowed by a higher-profile surrounding cast at Alabama. But the cornerback played an integral role in the secondary for the Crimson Tide's national championship defense.

Jackson was presented with the team's 2008 Unsung Hero Award for his contributions to the success of the team with the least recognition, but he continued to perform out of the spotlight.

The durable and consistent cornerback played in every game for the Crimson Tide over the past three seasons, starting the last 38 contests. He collected 29 pass deflections to rank fourth on the school's all-time record list. The cornerback increased his number of pass breakups in each season at Alabama, and his progression as a player coincides with the success Alabama has had on defense.

In his first season, Jackson and the Crimson Tide secondary allowed 221.31 passing yards per game to rank 48th in the country as the team finished with a 7-6 record. The following campaign, the secondary saw an increase in effectiveness as they rose to 30th nationally, allowing 189.36 aerial yards per game while the team concluded the year with a 12-2 record.

In Jackson's final season, the defense led the Crimson Tide to an undefeated record and a victory in the BCS National Championship game. Jackson's ability as a shutdown cornerback and the secondary's aggressiveness in press coverage were big reasons why, as they allowed just 166.00 passing yards per game as a unit to rank 10th nationally.

Jackson was a star running back at Westside High School. He was rated 17th-best overall prospect in the nation by Rivals.com and competed in The Max Emfinger Third Annual High School All-American Bowl Classic in Shreveport, La. As a senior, he rushed for 1,436 yards with 20 touchdowns, adding 16 tackles with three interceptions on defense.

Jackson originally intended to enroll at Vanderbilt University, but the staff asked him to go to Fork Union Military Academy to improve his academics. At Fork Union, he excelled at cornerback, intercepting five passes in his only season at the school. He was given a four-star rating from Rivals.com. After the 2007 season, he changed his mind on Vanderbilt and elected to sign with Alabama following his stint at Fork Union.

He was an instant sensation at Alabama, enrolling in time (January of 2007) to compete in spring drills. He came off the bench in the season opener, but started every other game for the Crimson Tide. He ranked fifth on the team with 66 tackles (48 solo) and finished second on the squad with three interceptions.

Jackson was named Alabama's Co-Player of the Week after putting on an outstanding performance vs. Tennessee, collecting six solo tackles with one tackle for loss, two pass deflections and two interceptions returned for 29 yards. He captured first-team Freshman All-Southeastern Conference honors from the league's coaches.

The following season, Jackson provided the Crimson Tide with a lockdown defender on the edge. He started all 14 games and registered 44 tackles (28 solos), eighth-best on the team, as he added one interception, 10 pass deflections, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick. At season's end, Jackson was presented with the team's 2008 Unsung Hero Award for his contributions to the success of the team with the least recognition.

In his final season at Alabama, Jackson was a valuable piece of a secondary that ranked 10th nationally allowing just 166 aerial yards per game. He collected 49 tackles (30 solo) to rank sixth on the team and added three tackles for loss, one interception and 13 pass deflections. Jackson came up big for the eventual national champs vs. Florida in the SEC title game, as he racked up a season-high six tackles with one stop for loss and two pass deflections. At season's end, Jackson announced he would forgo his final season of eligibility to enter the NFL draft.

Analysis
Read & React: Good route recognition. Reads the body lean of his opponent and has the athleticism to react accordingly. He anticipates the path of the ball and extends to reach around a receiver to break up passes. Reads run quickly and attacks the run on the perimeter.

Man Coverage: Good bump-and-run corner. Provides a good, physical pop at the line of scrimmage and keeps his hand on the receiver downfield to control. Good use of body to push the receiver outside, using the sideline to help cut off the space in which the quarterback can throw the ball. Allows too much separation on deep routes and has stiffness in his hips when suddenly changing direction. Face guards at this level, but won't be allowed to do so in the NFL.

Zone Coverage: Good awareness for zone coverage. A bit high in his backpedal and has some stiffness in his hips, but trusts his eyes and locates the football quickly. Savvy, physical player. Likes to use his hands to re-route the receiver. Has quick feet and a good burst out of his breaks to close.

Closing/Recovery: Lacks an elite second gear to recover if beaten initially, but has an impressive burst downhill to close on the ball. Plants his foot and drives, showing good body control to adjust around the receiver and get his hands on the ball. Times his leaps well and has an explosive vertical. Good hand-eye coordination and ball skills to extend and pluck outside of his frame.

Run Support: Aggressive to the line of scrimmage to help against the run, protecting the edge and forcing the back to cut back inside. Fights through the receiver's block and has the agility to elude bigger blockers in tight quarters. Good vision and effort to cut through the trash in pursuit. Takes good angles in pursuit.

Tackling: Strong wrap-up tackler. Brings his hips through and can be a big hitter on the boundary. Willing to face up bigger ballcarriers. Will lead with his shoulder when he sees the receiver in a vulnerable position. Good strength for the drag-down tackle when trailing the receiver across the middle.

Intangibles: Highly competitive player that puts in time in the film room. Asked for his grade from the NFL Advisory Committee, but didn't read it upon receiving it. Jackson gave the unopened envelope to Nick Saban to hold until after the BCS National Championship game so that the contents wouldn't be a distraction.

Career Notes
Jackson played in every game -- 41 career games -- during his three seasons at Alabama and started 40 contests, registering 159 tackles (106 solo) with eight stops for losses of 24 yards … Deflected 29 passes and intercepted five others for 164 yards (32.80-yard average) … His 29 pass deflections rank fourth on Alabama's all-time record list behind only John Mangum (47, 1985-88), Fernando Bryant (31, 1995-98) and Jeremiah Castille (1979-82) … Deflected 13 passes in 2009 to rank seventh on the school's single-season record list behind John Mangum (24, 1989), Efrum Thomas (19, 1989), Marquis Johnson (17, 2009), Milo Lewis (16, 1999), Fernando Bryant (14, 1996) and Charlie Peprah (14, 2003) … Forced one fumble and recovered another for minus-9 yards … Added one quarterback hurry and two blocked kicks … Returned one punt for eight yards.

2009 Season
Jackson started all 14 games at right cornerback, ranking sixth on the team with 49 tackles (30 solo), including three stops for losses of 13 yards … Tied for seventh in the Southeastern Conference with an average of 1.00 passes defended per game, as he totaled thirteen pass deflections, with six coming on third-down plays, as he also registered one interception that he returned 79 yards … His 13 pass deflections ranks seventh on Alabama's season-record list … Added one quarterback pressure … Made 24 tackles after receptions for 371 yards and 15 first downs, including three third-down stops and another on a fourth-down, as he rerouted receivers away from 23 other pass attempts … On 22 running plays Jackson was involved in, the opposition gained 136 yards and six first downs, including five third-down stops … The junior added three tackles on the kickoff coverage unit … Posted two of his hits inside the red zone, including one on a goal-line play.

2008 Season
Jackson developed into one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the South, as opposing teams managed to complete just 21-of 56 passes targeted into his area (37.5 percent) … The sophomore recorded 44 tackles (28 solo) with a stop for a 4-yard loss … Recovered one fumble and blocked one punt … Also had a 5-yard interception return and ranked 11th in the Southeastern Conference with 10 pass deflections.

2007 Season
Started 12 games, including the final 10 at right cornerback, earning Freshman All-American honors from The NFL Draft Report … Ranked fifth on the team with 66 tackles (48 solos), as he was credited with four stops behind the line of scrimmage … Caused a fumble and blocked a field goal attempt … Ranked second on the team with three interceptions for 80 yards in returns (26.67-yard average), as he also deflected six passes … Named UA Defensive Co-Player of the Week vs. Tennessee and Special Teams Co-Player of the Week vs. Vanderbilt and Florida State.

Injury Report
No major injuries reported.

Agility Tests
Campus: 4.48 in the 40-yard dash … 1.55 10-yard dash … 2.61 20-yard dash … 4.14 20-yard shuttle … 11.28 60-yard shuttle … 6.92 three-cone drill … 37 1/2-inch vertical jump … 9'9" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 13 times … 30-inch arm length … 9 1/8-inch hands.

PREP SCHOOL

Attended Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union, Va.), playing football for coaches John Shuman and Mickey Sullivan … He intercepted five passes in his only season at the school … Jackson was given a four-star rating by Rivals.com … Was offered scholarships from Bowling Green, Connecticut, Maryland, New Mexico State, Temple and Vanderbilt before signing with Alabama.

High School
Attended Westside High School (Macon, Ga.), playing football for head coach David Daniels … Compiled 1,436 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns and nine receptions for 256 yards and two touchdowns on offense, as he added 16 tackles and three interceptions on defense as a senior … Concluded a three-year varsity career with over 3,447 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns … Played in The Max Emfinger Third Annual High School All-American Classic … Rated the 17th-best overall prospect in the nation by Rivals.com … Originally agreed to play football for Vanderbilt, but the school recommended he spend a season at Fork Union Military Academy after Jackson's SAT score failed to qualify.

Personal
General Studies major … Born 4/10/88 … Resides in Macon, Georgia.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1273346
 
The1ApplePie said:
Thanks

In my defense, I had the stomach flu that day and all I remember is Arenas
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Arenas was great on special teams and occasionaly on offense, but does not show that much in coverage or against the run.
 
Happy to see the Texans put a premium on getting players that are NFL ready "now" the last 2 seasons with their first round pick. I don't care about projected upside so much. Cushing was projected to have maxed out his potential but if he plays at the level he did as a rookie for the rest of his career I think we'll all be satisfied...
 
Smithiak must think they see something in him. I trust them, but I would have thought we could have gotten him in the 2nd. We might have had to trade up, but who know if that was possible.

Based on the board at the time, I would have went Dan Williams. I wanted CB first almost no matter what, but all the CB's were on the board, they must predict a run at the end of the 1st and start of the second.

My preference would have been for Thomas (If he were there!!!) then CB in the 2nd since the draft is deep in CB's. We addressed the front 7 last year in one and two, why not take care of the secondary this year in one and two?

We'll see what happens tommorrow!!!!!

I'm not dissappointed, just suprised.
 
Texan_Bill said:
Except for this bit of unfortunate business:
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I think the first summary you were quoting was a bit confusing. Most folks consider him very physical but with occasional lapses on wrapping up. More fault in going for the big hit and failing than in shying from contact. One commentator called him the most physical CB in the draft. So go figure on mixed opinions.
 
infantrycak said:
I think the first summary you were quoting was a bit confusing. Most folks consider him very physical but with occasional lapses on wrapping up. More fault in going for the big hit and failing than in shying from contact. One commentator called him the most physical CB in the draft. So go figure on mixed opinions.
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I hear you, and again overall, I am good with the pick.
 
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