The talented pass rusher boasts special lateral agility and change of direction ability. His length, speed and moments of bend around the edge are enticing, but it's worth wondering if he can develop any other pass-rushing tools or hold up better against the run. Run Defense: This is easily Jacksons biggest weakness. All participants at the Scout Day As a result, the Trojan standout gives up his chest and is blown up or controlled by offensive linemen. A daily roundup of all your Dallas Cowboys news from Blogging The Boys, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Blogging The Boys, a Dallas Cowboys fan community, 2022 Cowboys scouting report: USC EDGE Drake Jackson, Mel Kiper Jr. mock draft: Cowboys take an offensive player at the wrong position. An relentless edge defender with impressive physical traits, USCs Drake Jackson enters the 2022 NFL draft as one of the more intriguing edge defenders in a deep class. Born and raised in Corona, California, Jacksons journey to the 2022 NFL Draft began at Centennial High School. There are plenty of instances where Jackson gets to the quarterback solely because he gets off the line quicker than anyone else. Eagles replace two Pro Bowlers in Roob's mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. His speed to get into the backfield and chase down the opposing quarterback is one of the best elements of his game. People have questions about the Cowboys, and we strive to provide the answers. Height: 6'4" Weight: 255. The pass rusher still plays like a 275-pound defensive end. Consistently wraps up and finishes tackles in the backfield. We at NFL Draft Diamonds wanted to highlight our Official Big Board for [] Speed is only one component of athleticism. Remains disciplined with assignments and wraps up tackling. newsletter, The Dallas Cowboys should pursue free agent LB Bobby Wagner. Drake Jackson (99) OLB - CAREER: In his career, he has 103 tackles, including 25 for losses (with 12.5 sacks), 4 deflections, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery. Strength coaches should help get him to a more viable playing weight, and hopefully a more natural physical attack will come with that added strength. Breaks down well, plays with proper pad level, and effectively uses his hands to protect himself. His speed and quickness outside the tackle box needs improvement. Furthermore, Jackson garnered second-team All-Pac-12 honors. Analysis: Jackson is an instinctive, disciplined defensive front-seven prospect with a variety of skills. 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. Play-to-play consistency is there. Was occasionally used as a coverage defender, both man and zone. Height: 64 | Weight: 250 lbs | Class: Junior, Games Watched: UCLA (2020), Arizona State (2020), Stanford (2021), Colorado (2021), Arizona (2021), Washington State (2021). In many ways, he reminds me of a better version of former Trojan Devon Kennard, an eight-year veteran now playing with the Cardinals. After making an impact in his sophomore year, the athletic defender broke out in his junior season. Jackson enhances his well-rounded skill set with long arms and an advanced understanding of leverage. His projected 40 time would also be solid for the linebacker position, but well-above the league average for defensive ends. It is also important to remember he is still just 21 years old. 2022 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Drake Jackson. He has excellent height and solid weight for the linebacker position, but would be considered underweight as a defensive end. The draft guide also includes three-year grades, advanced stats, player comparisons, 2022 NFL Scouting Combine data, 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl grades and much more. His body lean, bend, and dip to get around offensive tackles is some of the best in this draft class. 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. Seems to be a step late consistently. 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. Good foot quickness and agility. UCLA vs USC Scouting Report. Plays very well in the passing game. Even on the morning of the announcement, he still hadnt made up his mind. Drake Jackson was not one of them. Currently, he sits as the 61st overall player on the Pro Football Network Top 300 Big Board. NFL draft profile scouting report for USC outside linebacker, Drake Jackson. Born on April 12th in Corona, California, Drake Jackson was a standout athlete at Centennial High School. Jackson is an explosive player off the line of scrimmage that is able to beat his opponents out of their stance quite regularly. That wouldve been third among EDGEs at the combine this year. Ahead of his sophomore campaign, he lost 20 pounds due to illness. Once he does, hell be a much more natural fit in the trenches, as opposed to being the sort of tweener he is now. - Named The Press-Enterprise's Defensive Player of the Year and 2018 All-Big VIII League Co-MVP. Great length. Strength is also an issue here. Stringing counter moves together will be vital for his development. He possesses good speed with size (6-foot-4, 250 pounds). Van Ness is in the same conversation, but could be the best of the bunch. Sign up for the The Draft Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Not a great contain defender. As noted earlier, Jackson should take advantage of his pass rush arsenal more often, as his athleticism gives him clear upside on finesse moves. Negatives: Lacks bulk and gets controlled at the point or easily knocked from his angle of attack by a single blocker. Jackson lacks any real counters but he will occasionally use his athleticism to dip and dart his way through the interior of the offensive line. @The99Athlete. Could the Chicago Bears Sneak Into the Playoffs This Year? Go get paid.". Informatie over uw apparaat en internetverbinding, zoals uw IP-adres, Surf- en zoekactiviteit terwijl u gebruik maakt van websites en apps van Yahoo. Games Watched: UCLA (2020), Arizona State (2020), Stanford (2021), Colorado (2021), Arizona (2021), Washington State (2021) POSITIVES. April 11, 2022, 2:15 PM USC EDGE Drake Jackson 6-foot-3 265 pounds Yahoo Sports' 2022 NFL draft grade 5.69 possible second-rounder; starter potential TL;DR scouting report A 4-star. A player whose weaknesses are primarily a product of a new playing weight, a new role and a new defensive coordinator in 2020, Drake Jackson is an immediate starter with elite upside at defensive end and outside linebacker. Here is where USC's top prospects stand ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine USC linebacker Drake Jackson sacks Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis on Oct. 2 in Boulder, Colo. Jackson has. Today we look at a prospect that may not be getting enough attention in USCs Drake Jackson. Hell need to add some muscle to keep from getting misdirected and tossed on the line. Makes some stellar plays in the run game, but should be more consistent. Below-average play strength against the run. Jackson is going to be an interesting evaluation for a lot of NFL teams. Doesnt have great upper body strength. Jackson, who just turned 21 years old, produced 25.0 tackles for losses and 12.5 sacks over 28 games (26 starts) at USC. College Football Feature Scouting Reports. 37 Total Tackles, 8 Tackles for Loss, 5 Sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 1 Fumble Recovery, 1 Interception. (%*), Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 61 (SF), (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. Brian is also the owner of the Infinity Sports Network, which NFL Draft Lounge belongs to. Jackson finished his freshman year with 5.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss, both figures leading the team. Myjai Sanders, EDGE, Cincinnati (Scouting Report) 5. Hand Technique: Jackson is very active with his hands and he makes good use of his ideal length, often getting full extension of his 34 arms to create separation between him and the opposing lineman. Ben Liebenberg/AP Photos. Daxton Hill, SAF, Michigan (Scouting Report) 4. He excels with: Length, freaky burst/bend/dip combination Areas of concern: Hands are more active than they are effective, 2021 film featured spindly frame with lacking power. There are some genuine concerns about Jacksons strength at this moment in his career. A detail of the NFL Scouting Combine logo at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March . Hes played out of multiple stances from multiple alignments during his USC career. Good lateral agility. Long, clunky strider as a pass-rusher. Furthermore, hes shown he can win as a pass rusher by shifting his pass-rush attack from the outside track to the interior in the blink of an eye. Drake Jackson is a three-year contributor for the University of Southern California Trojans. Vertical Jump: 36.5 Stephen Jones talks Tony Pollard and franchise tag, Terence Steele recovery, Tyron Smith returning and more. 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. Possessing exceptional size and length even at a young age, Jackson tallied 29 tackles and 2 pass deflections in his sophomore season. Ultimately, I believe that Drake Jackson will come off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft towards the end of the first round. In the 11th hour, it seemed as if the Sun Devils had stolen him right out from USCs own backyard, but Jackson had a last-second change of heart and stayed close to home. With excellent change-of-direction ability, he dances around the line of scrimmage and drops back into coverage fluidly when tasked with doing so. (62%*), 34 He has game-breaking potential. Processing: Much of Jacksons game can be summed as inconsistent, which speaks partially to his football IQ. Footwork: Jackson is a very natural mover and his footwork is largely responsible for that. His ability as a speed rusher is always apparent as he is able to turn straight ahead runs with good bend and ankle flexibility into immediate opportunities to get to the quarterback. Before National Signing Day, Jackson narrowed down his options to USC and Arizona State. This would be well-below the league average for both the defensive end, as well as the outside linebacker position. Needs to expand pass-rush arsenal. Dropped 25 pounds since his freshman season. Reacts well to draw plays and misdirection, sniffs out screens to his side of the field. Long arms that he uses well to keep blockers out of his frame. (59%*), 127 (C) Name: Drake Jackson Position: EDGE Height: 6'2" Weight: 254 pounds Drake Jackson Career. 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. 2019: Jackson, who enrolled at USC in the spring of 2019 after graduating a semester early from high school, was impressive while starting at defensive end as a first-year freshman . 61 overall pick. I was impressed with how he played in the passing game. 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. The San Francisco 49ers selected USC defensive end Drake Jackson with the 29th pick (No. As a result, he was expected to challenge Kayvon Thibodeaux at the top of the edge class in the 2022 NFL Draft. USC even dropped him into coverage out of wider alignments from time to time. 61 overall) in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Keeps his eyes in the backfield when rushing the passer and uses hands and strength to stay in the play. Jackson took on a huge role right away, becoming USCs first true freshman to start a season opener in 12 years. Jan 1. Lateral quickness is above average. Doesnt look like he knows how to use his hands very well. Has a wide-receiver like . As a true freshman, he played at nearly 275 lbs but slimmed down to roughly 255 lbs by the time he was a junior in 2021 due to USCs change in defensive schemes. Here is everything you need to know about the Trojans talented pass rusher: An elite athlete for his size, Jackson takes full advantage of that athleticism in his pass rush. Drake Jackson looks like a discount Kayvon Thibodeaux. "Go get paid. His release off the line, flexibility, and twitchiness are just incredible. The NFL invited 324 draft prospects to its scouting combine in 2022. Over the last three years, he tailled up 12.5 sacks (including a pandemic-shortened season), as well as 25 tackles for a loss. Burst: Jackson has incredible burst, and his explosive first step has probably been more responsible for his pass rush wins than any other trait. While he has shown he has great athleticism, his high-end plays simply do not come out enough. The talk of the 2022 NFL Draft class at the edge position centers around Kayvon Thibodeaux and Aidan Hutchinson. With Dante Fowler, Chauncey Golston, and Dorance Armstrong already in town, Jackson wont need to play right away. Nick Bosa. Heading into the 2021 season, many expected Jackson to compete with fellow Pac 12 EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux for the top pick in the draft. Doesnt get a lot of drive out of his lower body. Height: 6'4 | Weight: 250 lbs | Class: Junior. Jackson is primarily limited by his inconsistency. #99Pos: 3-4 OLBHt: 6035Wt: 254Hand: 1018Arm: 3400Wing: N/A40: N/ABench: N/A3-Cone: N/AShuttle: N/AVert: 36.5Broad: 1007DOB: 4/12/01Eligible: 2022Corona, CACentennial High School. Although USC OLB Drake Jackson has seen his NFL Draft stock slide, his scouting report showcases some exceptional athletic upside. The five-man unit of left tackle Dion Dawkins, left guard Rodger Saffold, center Mitch Morse, right guard Ryan Bates, and right tackle Spencer Brown was underwhelming to say the least. Brian Lamb is the owner of NFL Draft Lounge and has covered the NFL Draft since 2011. Something went wrong. Enter your email address to subscribe to NFL Sapient and receive notifications of new articles and analysis through your email. Having entered the season with a high level of expectation, Jackson has gotten lost in a deeply talented EDGE class. Pro Football Network, LLC. While the decrease in weight was simply a result of his having gotten sick and losing his appetite in the offseason, the talented pass rusher liked how he felt, looked and performed in his new frame. The poor overall year for USC has distracted from what Jackson can be at the next level. Lateral Agility: Effortless. Drake Jackson has been a well-known name in this year's draft cycle. A four-star high school prospect, Jackson ranked as the 10th-best player in California. Moreover, the star defender must learn to capitalize on soft shoulders when offensive linemen present them. Shoots like a rocket off the line of scrimmage, giving offensive tackles little time to react. Gambling problem? He has a good ability to drive through offensive lineman and plug running lanes between the tackles. The 2nd play of the 4th quarter is tipped and intercepted by. ith their first selection of the 2022 NFL Draft, the 49ers took USC defensive end Drake Jackson with the No. Thats his go-to move, but he also has an excellent spin move. 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. In 2018, the gifted pass rusher continued his impressive career. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. He was awarded second-team All-Pac 12 honors at years end behind just Keyvon Thibodeaux. While he played light due to a transition to OLB from defensive end in 2020, that has been to the detriment of his play strength. Struggles to gather himself when flying around the edge. Hes flashed that at times and has the traits to do so. In 2021, Addison was the nation's best receiver, with 100 balls for nearly 1,600 yards and 17 touchdowns. Has a decent speed rush that he uses well when he can get under the block. Whichever team selects Jackson needs to be aware that he will require a lot of coaching up. Struggles to work through traffic and hold the perimeter. His hand usage improved in 2021 but needs to be developed more. 2023 NFL Scouting Combine primer: Biggest storylines . Lets dive into those before looking at the areas for improvement on his report. BaltimoreRavens.com Staff Writer. CAREER BACKGROUND. https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/drake-jackson-scouting-report-2022-nfl-draft-usc-trojans-football/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jackson explodes out of his stance as a pass-rusher and follows that up with good acceleration in his next few steps. Despite the narrative that he recorded a down year, the star defender performed very well as a sophomore under unique and challenging circumstances. Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State (Scouting Report) 3. 77. Inconsistent getting off blocks from smaller offensive players gets moved or out-positioned and forced to chase down plays from behind. Moments of above-average upper-body strength. Can be slow to react to the ball-carrier and come off blocks. Looks like he could put more on his frame. If Jackson can capitalize on his potential and reach his considerably high ceiling, he could become a dominant edge rusher and arguably end up the best at his position in this class. Moreover, the California native has impressive power and leg drive. . This January scouting profile ends with a typically solid Round 2 grade. Five USC players have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine: Drake London, Drake Jackson, Keaontay Ingram, Chris Steele, and Isaac Taylor-Stuart. Long speed is a concern. However, if he could work to use his length to his advantage in disengaging from blockers, that would make him a more impactful run defender. His hand-to-hand combat needs improvement. His size can be an issue in the run game, where bigger tackles are able to entirely remove him from the game pretty consistently. - Drake Jackson is a 6-3, 269-pound Weak-Side Defensive End from Corona, CA. That obviously didnt happen; Jackson had a solid year but USC struggled all year, firing their head coach just two games in and then losing six of their last seven contests. Boye Mafe, EDGE, Minnesota . During his 2017 campaign, he amassed 28 tackles, 6 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. Drake Jackson 2021 season highlights. The star center earned an invite to the Senior Bowl and received positive reviews playing against draft competition and fighting through a groin injury. He was a second-team All-Pac-12 pick as an 18-year-old . . Since 2005, Prep Baseball Report's mission has been to provide the most credible scouting and event platform to help players and recruiters alike. During his 11 games as a starter in 2019, Jackson led the team in tackles for loss (11.5) and sacks (5.5). We think Jackson is a high-upside developmental prospect who has value in the second/third round range. Drake Jackson To 49ers - Scout's Take And Inside Scouting ReportCHECK OUT THE HABERMAN & MIDDLEKAUFF PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/. Jackson has a great athletic profile and some really positive traits to build on. Additionally, Jackson was in danger of missing time in 2021 after another injury to his left foot but was able to start against Notre Dame following a bye week. Height leaves him susceptible to cut blocks he must learn to defeat with his hands. There are times where he throws out a move or two and looks unstoppable, but Jackson doesnt keep that up long enough to become as dominant as hes clearly capable of. Every year banners go up around downtown Indianapolis with pictures of the draft class's biggest prospects ahead of the scouting . Jackson is also very good at reducing inside when tackles beat him to the edge, although that didnt happen very often in college. Best Scheme Fit: 3-4 (can also work in a 4-3). 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. While there is plenty of athletic upside and things to love with Jackson ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, there are some clear concerns that are impacting his stock. There were some flashes but for the most part, I didnt see much variability. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine Drake Jackson Scouting Report Having entered the season with a high level of expectation, Jackson has gotten lost in a deeply talented EDGE class. Hes adept at understanding both man and zone coverage he ensures his positioning is correct when tasked with dropping back into coverage. W. By drafting Jackson, the 49ers addressed one of their biggest needs, adding a player who could be a bookend with Nick Bosa on the defensive line. . While straight-line speed doesnt always translate to play speed, Jackson has showcased excellent play speed throughout his USC career. Shoots like a rocket off the line of scrimmage, giving offensive tackles little time to react. In run defense, Jackson exhibits inconsistent play recognition and abandons his gap too often by penetrating early. Javon Kinlaw. When Jackson has to change directions or move along the line of scrimmage, he just does it so smoothly. Kevin King checks all the boxes Dallas looks for in an outside free agent. Struggles to maintain his rushing path through contact. His drawbacks primarily revolve around his technique. His hand usage is aggressive, which allows him to drive back offensive linemen or win on a regular-basis on the outside. In 2017, Jackson made Cal-Hi Sports All-State Juniors first team, All-CIF Division 1, Riverside Press-Enterprise All-Area first team and All-Big VIII League Defensive Lineman of the Year. He was admittedly in a weird spot with the head coach being on the hot seat each of Jacksons three years there, but Jackson nevertheless didnt blossom into a leader or strong locker room presence. When talking about edge players in this year's upcoming draft, Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeuax is the first name that comes to mind. He is adept at scraping laterally across the line of scrimmage to locate the ball carrier in the run game. In 2020, Jackson proved he can succeed at this lighter weight. Gaffney's 5 Best Available for Day 2. As a pass rusher, Jackson has the all-around athletic profile to threaten the outside and inside tracks. He also earned the All-Big VIII League Co-MVP award. For more on Pickens, check out our scouting report on him. As a run defender, the USC OLB repeatedly demonstrates impressive pursuit speed, whether close to the line of scrimmage or in space. By consistently lowering his pad level, the USC defender reduces blockable surface area and substantially improves his functional power. Another documented factor in Jackson choosing USC over ASU was the opportunity to contribute immediately. . * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). There is a lot to like about Jacksons overall game but he is a very unrefined prospect at this point in his evaluation. Oct. 1, 2021 4 AM PT. Now, with the depth in this edge-rushing class, Jackson finds himself in a very interesting spot. Despite this, its possible that NFL franchises could look at him as more of a hybrid rusher and use him at both positions. This can be seen with most of the current USC roster, as well. He was 245 or so pounds. As mentioned above, Jackson needs to work on his pass-rush plan. Drake Maye: 45 total touchdowns, 5,019 yards of offense. When used as an outside linebacker in coverage, he does a solid job of pressing tight ends and slot receivers to disrupt their timing with the quarterback. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. For me, watching what Jackson did next for the Trojans, it hurt even more. That also makes it difficult to gauge how deep his pass rush repertoire is and how comfortable he is with each move. Meanwhile, he found additional ways to be disruptive with 3 pass deflections and a first career interception. The now-255-pound athlete has been recorded to have run a 4.5-second 40-yard dash. Lamb gives scouting report for how to beat Eagles. Please check your email for a confirmation. Drake Jackson Draft Profile. His long arms allow him to clog passing lanes when tasked with coverage responsibilities. During his junior year of high school football, he recorded 28 tackles, six sacks, three pass deflections, one interception and one forced fumble. For complex reasons, few draft profile writers want to write a sentence such as Spears had a mammoth 205-yard, four-touchdown game against USC in the Cotton Bowl , perhaps because it sounds like box . He. His weaknesses are primarily a product of his weight, new role and new defensive coordinator.

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