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DeAndre Jackson, CB from Iowa State.
Being a huge ISU fan, I have had an opportunity to watch most of their games and thought I would share some info on him since this may be the only topic I know more than some of you other geniuses around here.
This past season Jackson was lost for most of the year with a torn ACL so that probably will hurt his stock somewhat in the draft. His Junior year was by far his best, with 5 ints and 4 forced fumbles, both of which put him at the top of the big 12. The Cyclones played a very standard defense under McCarney which put the corners in a lot of man to man coverage. He started opposite hobbs and they both had success.
Jackson has good size at 6-0 and fairly decent speed, although it will be interesting to see if he runs at the combine, and if he runs well.
Like hobbs he was an academic all american, so he has the smarts to play in the NFL. He is a good kickoff returner, showing good vision more than actual speed on kickoffs. Has the same type of confident swagger that Hobbs has, although I find it a little over the top at times. As you can see by his interception and fumbel numbers he has a knack for finding the ball.
Is very aggressive which can lead to getting beat on double moves. Needs to work a little on his hips but is pretty good.
Will fit in on special teams right away and could play and have success as a nickleback. With his size I think that he has the potential to be a very good corner in the NFL.
Also from Cyclone Nation I really like Scott Stephenson, C. Great size and toughness with experience at other positions along the line. Versitile and tough, plays through injuries. I can get into him more if there is interest.
Being a huge ISU fan, I have had an opportunity to watch most of their games and thought I would share some info on him since this may be the only topic I know more than some of you other geniuses around here.
This past season Jackson was lost for most of the year with a torn ACL so that probably will hurt his stock somewhat in the draft. His Junior year was by far his best, with 5 ints and 4 forced fumbles, both of which put him at the top of the big 12. The Cyclones played a very standard defense under McCarney which put the corners in a lot of man to man coverage. He started opposite hobbs and they both had success.
Jackson has good size at 6-0 and fairly decent speed, although it will be interesting to see if he runs at the combine, and if he runs well.
Like hobbs he was an academic all american, so he has the smarts to play in the NFL. He is a good kickoff returner, showing good vision more than actual speed on kickoffs. Has the same type of confident swagger that Hobbs has, although I find it a little over the top at times. As you can see by his interception and fumbel numbers he has a knack for finding the ball.
Is very aggressive which can lead to getting beat on double moves. Needs to work a little on his hips but is pretty good.
Will fit in on special teams right away and could play and have success as a nickleback. With his size I think that he has the potential to be a very good corner in the NFL.
Also from Cyclone Nation I really like Scott Stephenson, C. Great size and toughness with experience at other positions along the line. Versitile and tough, plays through injuries. I can get into him more if there is interest.