CB Kareem Jackson, Round 1, #20 Overall

[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.