BlackJesus

After pure euphoria yesterday with the Mims pick ... today was never going to live up as a repeat. I warmed up to the Jenkins pick pretty quickly, even though I preferred the DT that went 2 picks before him. I think Burton has very high potential to either be a huge steal and top 5 WR from the class, or a complete head case. The NT pick I get as a need, but would have preferred Estime there. Quick Grades by Rd Rd 1 A++ Rd 2 B+ Rd 3 B- Hopefully this isn't a trend and we get a RB, TE, CB, G/C, and starting P tomorrow.

McKinnley Jackson DL, TXAM Height: 6-2, Weight: 325 Challenging DT to peg because he plays significantly more athletically than his workout, which was very poor. Was big recruit who gets up the field and disrupts like a smaller DT but has awesome size and length to play even at nose tackle. Hands are great and very slippery upfield or across the line. Does have stretches of complacency. (Chris Trapasso) Rating: 81.05 (Starter) Summary McKinnley Jackson plays with a low pad level, is able to explode from the hips with power and has good initial quickness at the snap. He is a gap splitter against the run but can be moved by elite competition. About Career: 32 games played (20 starts) 12.5 TFL over past two seasons Strengths Can stand up double-teams all day Can consistently move pocket from over the center Great hand usage to get across interior OLs and be disruptive in the backfield

McKinnley Jackson MCKINNLEY JACKSON TEXAS A&M DT Prospect Info COLLEGE Texas A&M HOMETOWN CLASS Lucedale, MS Senior HEIGHT 6’ 1 1/2’’ WEIGHT 326 lbs ARM 33 7/8’’ HAND 10’’ Overview Squatty interior defender who felt somewhat miscast as a 0-technique nose over the center. Jackson is explosive off the snap with the ability to get into blockers quickly or to attack their edges as a penetrator. He tends to ride on blocks once they land squarely and needs to develop his hands for better counters as both a run defender and a rusher. Jackson plays with good strength, but he's more gradual than twitchy in his battles. He might be more consistently effective at a lighter weight and as a rotational nose in a one-gapping even front. Strengths Two-time captain who was highly decorated by the team. Flashes out of his stance and explodes into center with explosive pop. Strong hips and good balance prevent him from spending time on the ground. Low center of gravity helps him slip off or around the edge as a one-gapper. Patient before unleashing his slide-and-slap move to beat guards in his rush.

I want Audric Estime !!! C'mon Zac ... let's do this

Bengals about to pick again ...

TJ Housh trained Tee before his draft and the Bengals took him. Now, TJ trained Burton before his draft ...

I don't know if I would say "punched". A Tennessee fan seems to walk in front of him while storming the field and he sticks his arm out and graces her face. Not sure if you could call it a slap etc.

8 TDs last year on only 39 receptions shows that he gets his money worth on catches. Likes the deep ball.

From CBS Sports Jermaine Burton WR, BAMA Height: 6-0, Weight: 194 One of the best vertical threats in the class. Tracks it like an outfielder and can really separate on intricate routes deep. Minimal YAC. Nice depth option who could step into larger role in 2025 if Tee Higgins bolts. (Chris Trapasso) Rating: 80.40 (Starter) Pro Comparison: Jeremy Maclin Summary Jermaine Burton is a good athlete who shows the ability to stretch the field vertically with his outstanding track speed. He can be elusive with his release and after the catch with outstanding change of direction, explosiveness and balance. About 2023: Led SEC and ranked 5th in FBS in yds/rec (20.5) 2023: Led Alabama in rec yards (798) and rec TD (8) Strengths Long strider who can eat up cushion but will need a few steps to get up to speed Tracks deep ball well in the air; shows ability to go up and make contested catch Can stack DBs on go balls and twitchier than he looks