CB Kareem Jackson, Round 1, #20 Overall

[Keith]

ESPN's Todd McShay:
"most NFL ready defensive back in this entire NFL draft class."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7UZBVb9ctY

[Keith]

Dale Strahm loves him those southeastern college prospects, doesn't he?

[nunusguy]

I love the pick. I thought they'd take Kyle Wilson if he was available, but they had the chance to take him and liked another corner better, so good deal.
How about that pick by the Jags ! That DT from Cal (can't remember his exact name), was terribly impressive in the SB and was hoping we might get a shot at him - in the second round ! Good luck with that, huh ?
And Mathews ? SD wanted him bad.

[Joe Joe]

Happy with the pick. The Texans had their pick of three corners and took the one they liked the best. He should start right away. I was worried the Texans would be forced to reach for a CB.

[Roy P]

We missed on Dan Williams - so I hope we get Linval Joseph and Geno Atkins in this draft. Not mad about KJ. I had K. Wilson and McCourty ahead of him, but they are all about the same to me. Wanted to trade down if we didn't take Dan Williams. Anyway, on to the 2nd round........

[Roy P]

28 picks in the books and Kyle Wilson still on the board. The Browns were thinking about that dude when they decided on Joe Haden, so when will he go? When is Jimmy Clausen going? Tebow went before Clausen, are you kidding me?

We must get Gerhart in the 2nd round, at least that is what I'm thinking. Especially after Mathews went so early.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Roy P

We missed on Dan Williams - so I hope we get Linval Joseph and Geno Atkins in this draft. Not mad about KJ. I had K. Wilson and McCourty ahead of him, but they are all about the same to me. Wanted to trade down if we didn't take Dan Williams. Anyway, on to the 2nd round........

My thoughts exactly.

[Roy P]

http://www.thehuddlereport.com/ppSD/...em.Jackson.htm

BOTTOM LINE

Kareem is the type of player that has the overall talent you look for in a cornerback, but his lack of experience in zone coverage is a problem. You need to get this kid on the field so that he can get more repetitions, but you can't put him on the field in your nickel-dime package until he gets more experience. You might be able to use him as a safety in nickel and dime, but then he is learning two positions at once and that will only slow his process. I'm sure he can help you on special teams because he can tackle and might be able to return kicks, but playing him at corner right now would be a big mistake. He is a systems cornerback and teams that play more press coverage are going to be very interested in drafting Kareem; unfortunately, I would be concerned that even in that system his confidence would be shaken if he got beat a few times in a game. Kareem comes from a big time program and has had very good coaching, but he still has a lot to learn about being a cornerback for the NFL level. If he stayed in another year I'm sure I would be suggesting that he has 1st round talent; however, right now he has first round potential that still has to be developed.

[Keith]

April 22, 2010
Needful Things

When the Texans let cornerback Dunta Robinson walk away in free agency without filling his Pay-Me-Rick shoes, the team immediately signaled their need to find a replacement in the 2010 NFL Draft. So with the 20th pick overall, they sent a card to the podium with Kareem Jackson's name on it. ...

http://www.inthebullseye.com/archive/2010/20100422.html