badboy
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People all over the nation are taking sides on whether Tebow will or will not be an NFL QB. None "know" either way but they do discuss their opinions based on info they have access to. That is all I do. Never compared myself to any draftologist or claim to have "the" answer. The purpose of this forum is to express our thoughts and opinions and that is what I do. Like you.You say that you realize you've been wrong on multiple occasions, yet you keep making blanket statements that have no proof or foundation like:
"Jackson is not a cover guy"
"Only Texans had him [Jackson] rated higher than Wilson or McCourty"
"Shelley Smith a throw away pick that will not beat out any of current OGs"
"[Gettis] in Red Zone who could make one of current WRs obsolete"
You seem to have the ability to read the future if you KNOW that Smith isn't going to beat out any of the other guards, and that this Gettis guy would have for sure beaten out Kevin Walter or JJ (We got the TE/WR, who you also claimed "isn't as good" with 100% certainty).
I'm not sure how you can say all these things without having seen these players on the field for the Texans.
Jackson links supporting either my comment or my draft grade.
"Jackson a reach #20". Draft grade D+ http://www.hofstrachronicle.com/sports/2010-nfl-draft-grades-1.1428615
Jackson a 2nd but could "sneak into 1st"http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?Prospect_ID=2411
ALso, Agility/Hips: Doesn't have the best agility and looks to be a little stiff in his hips. Change-of-direction ability is lacking. Can be beaten by smaller, shiftier receivers fairly easily. Lack of hip fluidity hurts him when he transitions out of his breaks.
Ball Skills: Hands are below average. But Jackson can do just about everything else asked in this area. He makes a lot of plays on the ball and is good at breaking up a catch. Finished his three-year career with 29 pass breakups and five interceptions.
Instincts/Recognition: Jackson could improve here a good deal. Too often he got burned on double moves to the outside. Because of his lack of great agility, he can be beat on comeback routes and needs to sharpen up his instincts to know when that route may be called. Quickly diagnoses run plays.
Man coverage: Played a lot of bump and run coverage for Alabama. Knows how to properly use his hands to jam at the line. When he can stick with a receiver, he's aggressive and can re-direct routes. Needs to smooth out his backpedal. Jackson's feet will get choppy, which causes him to lose receivers deep.
Pursuit: Lacks great speed, which is detrimental to his deep pursuit. Has good enough short-area burst to close when the ball carrier in nearby.
Size: Has a solid size and build for the position. Arms are a little shorter than ideal. Fame is solidly built and he might not be able to add a lot of bulk.
Speed: Straight-line speed is solid but not spectacular. Has trouble sticking with shiftier receivers. Uses his physical skills to make up for a lack of speed.
Tackling/Run Support: More of a leg tackler, but does show he has the skills to wrap up and drag down. Plays stronger than he probably is. Struggles to shed blockers to help support in run coverage. Tries to be too flashy instead of being sound.
Zone coverage: Although Jackson was used in man coverage a lot, he may be better as a zone cornerback. Jackson's anticipation skills are very good and he reads the opposing quarterback really well. Locates the ball quickly once it's in the air. Uses his physicality nicely in zone to move the receiver to make a play on the ball.
Final word: Jackson benefited greatly from playing in Nick Saban's NFL-style defense. He played a lot of man on his side, but has the skill to handle zone.
Jackson's size isn't all that great, but he is a physical cornerback. That helps him make up for a lack of agility and speed.
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Read More: scouting reports, Kareem Jackson (DB - Alabama)
link http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2010/3/7/1361076/kareem-jackson-nfl-draft-scouting