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Originally Posted by The Franchise
That’s nice. But these draft analysts need to go back and look at the type of DE that Spags likes.
He’s drafted one DE under 260-265 lbs since he’s been here and that was Mike Danna. He has a type that he likes and Drake Jackson isn’t that type.
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He showed up to his Pro Day at 273. At 6'3" and 34.25" arms, I'd say he probably does fit. He ran a 7.09 3-cone and 4.28 20-yd shuttle, both very respectable numbers, and with a tweaked hamstring that's kept him from running the 40. He had a 10'7" broad jump and 36.5" vertical at the Combine. We know he's got very good agility and great explosion. He's said he would like to play around 265. The only thing he doesn't have is really great height but I don't think it even matters because he's relatively high cut with long arms so he's going to have leverage on both fronts.
Jackson is an odd eval though. I like him quite a bit but the sack/pressure production wasn't where I would like it to be. What I like is his get-off, quickness, and bend. I think he needs some strength work and definitely technique work. But in the 2nd round, he's a guy I'd most definitely consider. I'm more enamored with Cam Thomas and Sam Williams in 2, especially at 50. That said, Jackson is a guy I'd almost certainly take if neither are there or at 62.
The one thing I 100% agree about is that he can't be your only stab at the spot. His bust potential is too high, or at least he may never be more than a marginal starter.