Jackson, 20, had five sacks, a forced fumble and interception in 10 games with the Trojans last season as a junior. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. His hand-to-hand combat needs improvement. (62%*), 34
49ers. USC landed the crowned jewel of the 2023 class in five-star point guard Isaiah Collier, while Kentucky reeled in the most top-10 commitments with three. As a run defender, Jackson has adequate burst and foot quickness to slide between traffic and close on the ball carrier. Eagles replace two Pro Bowlers in Roob's mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Covers a good amount of area on the field, shows ability in pursuit, and makes a lot of plays in space. The 2nd play of the 4th quarter is tipped and intercepted by. Draws consistent double teams and can still beat them too, Works primarily as a stand-up rusher but also puts his hand in the dirt. Jackson has been successful in the past as an edge defender, and has the opportunity to get even better in the NFL. Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. Struggles even to get off of tight ends. Tends to be much too aggressive with angles. Drake Jackson should get a green light during the medical process at the NFL Combine, although some front offices might pay special attention to the left foot. Drake Jacksons story is a bit personal for me. Dangerous when given space as a pass-rusher. Dropped 25 pounds since his freshman season. Five USC players have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine: Drake London, Drake Jackson, Keaontay Ingram, Chris Steele, and Isaac Taylor-Stuart. Furthermore, hes the 10th-ranked EDGE player on our board. On film, Jackson has tremendous quickness off the line of scrimmage to beat offensive linemen out of their stances. The Trojan star is difficult to touch when he employs head fakes, jab steps and body language to force an offensive lineman into false steps. 2 out of the gate while he works on adding strength and nuance to his game. As a pass rusher, Jackson has the all-around athletic profile to threaten the outside and inside tracks. All participants at the Scout Day Jackson needs to get better at using his pass rush moves and cycling between them, for one. There's also a "prose of the vague" tradition dating back to real NFL scouting which has become the literary style of the draft scouting report. The crazy thing about going to the Super Bowl is how short your offseason is. His long arms allow him to clog passing lanes when tasked with coverage responsibilities. 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Drake Jackson. AboutPressCopyrightContact. Could the Chicago Bears Sneak Into the Playoffs This Year? Jackson is also very good at reducing inside when tackles beat him to the edge, although that didnt happen very often in college. He was 245 or so pounds. Run defense is dependent solely on his initial punch. Two words immediately spring to mind to describe Jackson's abilities on the football field athletic and versatile. Heading into the 2021 season, many expected Jackson to compete with fellow Pac 12 EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux for the top pick in the draft. Inconsistent getting off blocks from smaller offensive players gets moved or out-positioned and forced to chase down plays from behind. Since 2005, Prep Baseball Report's mission has been to provide the most credible scouting and event platform to help players and recruiters alike. Keeps his eyes in the backfield when rushing the passer and uses hands and strength to stay in the play. Drake Jackson To 49ers - Scout's Take And Inside Scouting ReportCHECK OUT THE HABERMAN & MIDDLEKAUFF PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 5 FUM. Height: 63 Jackson should be a stand-up outside linebacker in the NFL, at least until he adds some more lower-body strength to hold up as a legit defensive end. Jackson became the first true freshman to start a USC season-opener on the defensive line since Everson Griffin in 2007 and was named a 247 freshman first-team All-American after finishing the season with 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and three pass defenses. As a run defender, the USC OLB repeatedly demonstrates impressive pursuit speed, whether close to the line of scrimmage or in space. : #SFvsLV on FOX : Stream on NFL+ bit.ly/3GkBa8r. POSITION: Defensive End. Hes played out of multiple stances from multiple alignments during his USC career. Jackson finished his freshman year with 5.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss, both figures leading the team. Has enough athleticism to drop in coverage and penetrate the pocket. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. HT: 6040WT: 255WING: N/AARM: N/AHAND: N/ADOB: 4/12/2001, Year: Redshirt SophomoreHigh School: Centennial (Corona, CA)HS Rating: 4 star (0.9725)Phil Steele: PS#137. 2 TD. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. D'Marco Jackson, Appalachian State; Drake Jackson, USC; Jermaine Johnson II, Florida State; Nate . Flashes of good flexibility. Jackson further upped his performance in 2021 logging 6 sacks and 17 QB hurries while playing on 414 snaps Scouting Report: Strengths Fantastic closing speed timed at 4.5 secs in the forty - with long arms to drag down quarterbacks and running backs. Looks like he could put more on his frame. Jackson is primarily limited by his inconsistency. Further, he does a great job of reading and diagnosing read-option plays, as well as attacking the ball carrier quickly and efficiently. However, there is a strong possibility that Jacksons untapped potential was a product of having to fit multiple defensive schemes and changing weights at USC. Although it is less than ideal to lose weight so rapidly, the lighter frame suited the transition to outside linebacker under a new defensive coordinator. Hand usage needs work. This impacted his play, but Jackson finished on a strong note. Jackson lined up as both a defensive end and outside linebacker in the Trojans defense. Name: Drake JacksonPosition: EDGEHeight: 62Weight: 254 pounds, Combine Results: 36.5 vertical jump, 127 broad jump. DE/OLB Drake Jackson, USC (Scouting Grade: C) 6'3"/255, 2020: 20 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2 sacks (6g), Projected: 4.65 40-time, 7.0 3-cone. Drake Maye: 45 total touchdowns, 5,019 yards of offense. I was impressed with how he played in the passing game. His projected 40 time would also be solid for the linebacker position, but well-above the league average for defensive ends. Further, Jacksons playstyle has not changed to accompany his 20-pound weight drop. Thats not to say there werent highlights and glimpses of the pass-rush promise that Jackson possesses in 2021. Drake Jackson Scouting Report 2022 NFL Draft. Speed is only one component of athleticism. Hell need to add some muscle to keep from getting misdirected and tossed on the line. Perhaps the writing's been on the wall since his breakout season as a true freshman. Hes at his best as a 5-tech without a tight end, as he struggles to work through double teams tremendously. Jackson also demonstrates impressive football intelligence. In fact, Jackson was named to the 2020 All-Pac-12 second team, AP All-Pac-12 second team and Phil Steele All-Pac-12 second team for his second season. 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Report: EDGE Drake Jackson By Dylan Chappine February 9, 2022 Big Board ranking: #23 Positional ranking: #5 Overview Position: EDGE College: USC Class: Junior Age: 21 Measurables Height: 6'3 5/8" Weight: 254 lbs. Its my belief that Drake Jackson best fits as a defensive end in the NFL. With ties to Mike McCarthy, free agent CB Kevin King could be an option for the Cowboys. His speed to get into the backfield and chase down the opposing quarterback is one of the best elements of his game. Statistically, this ended up being his best year, but the context matters. Has nimble feet and good lateral movement - can operate in intermediate zone coverage and handle tight ends one on one. Has good experience as a four-year starter. Jackson was an immediate contributor at USC. After losing Randy Gregory in free agency, the Cowboys have a need at EDGE. D'Marco Jackson (Appalachian State): 4.55; . An relentless edge defender with impressive physical traits, USC's Drake Jackson enters the 2022 NFL draft as one of the more intriguing edge defenders in a deep class. Whats more, Jackson has fluid hips and powerful bend to work through half-man engagement. Jackson has a solid tool box as a pass rusher, selling lineman on an outside rush before sharply turning into their shoulder and blowing past them. Whichever team selects Jackson needs to be aware that he will require a lot of coaching up. Tormented by the decision, he recorded two versions of his commitment video. Simply put, USC didnt do any favors for Jackson during his time in Los Angeles. 10 1/8
However, theres plenty of depth at the position for NFL front offices to sink their teeth into. . Has a wide-receiver like . Whereas this fails to materialize for some recruits . His performances earned him an honorable mention for the Pac-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. Jackson could stand to widen his base a bit and find more ways to play through blocks rather than around them. Jackson wins solely with speed alone at this time. Drake Jackson Draft Profile. He often initiates contact with active, refined and accurate hands; further, he exhibits a varied pass-rush arsenal. Jacksons lateral agility and athleticism offer promise to develop in this area, though. Although his junior season may not have lived up to expectation, there is still significant NFL Draft interest in the USC OLB, with a reportedly high number of team visits during the pre-draft process. Leading the team with 8 tackles for loss, including 5 sacks, Jackson earned second-team All-Pac-12 recognition. A little bit clumsy with a good bit of wasted movement in his athleticism. It was difficult to fully appreciate it at the combine since Jackson didnt participate in much, but USC clocked him at a 4.5 40-yard dash following Jacksons sophomore year. Teams should be eager to get him in the building and try to take advantage of his clear upside and dynamic athleticism. Processing: Much of Jacksons game can be summed as inconsistent, which speaks partially to his football IQ. 0:12. There were some flashes but for the most part, I didnt see much variability. The 49ers met with Jackson at the NFL Scouting Combine. The 2023 NFL Draft will be the 88th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. With a 6-foot-4 frame and the athleticism to be a threat at all levels of the field, London has a tantalizing skill set. Jackson played at 275 pounds as a true DE for USC in 2019. He was a second-team All-Pac-12 pick as an 18-year-old . As signing day approached, Jackson was reportedly choosing between USC and my own alma mater, Arizona State. During his 2017 campaign, he amassed 28 tackles, 6 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. Drake Jackson has been a well-known name in this year's draft cycle. Whats more, Jackson does not recognize his ability to threaten the inside and outside tracks on a play-to-play basis. Brian is also the owner of the Infinity Sports Network, which NFL Draft Lounge belongs to. In run defense, Jackson exhibits inconsistent play recognition and abandons his gap too often by penetrating early. Drake Jackson is flying under the radar, but that could benefit the Cowboys. He looked more comfortable the wider his alignment was, particularly as a pass-rusher. Drake Jackson NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for San Francisco 49ers' EDGE BR NFL Scouting Department April 29, 2022 Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images HEIGHT: 6'2 5/8". 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