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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

Another National Champion (Zac was serious that he only wants winners). Has athleticism ... 4.45 40 yd dash 38.5 Vert 11' 1 Broad Jump

Jermaine Burton JERMAINE BURTON ALABAMA WR Prospect Info COLLEGE Alabama HOMETOWN CLASS Calabasas, CA Senior HEIGHT 6’ 0’’ WEIGHT 196 lbs ARM 31’’ HAND 9 7/8’ Overview While the catch totals and yardage weren't necessarily prolific, Burton's tape is very appealing. He has pretty good size and plays bigger than he measures. He can fight through press, get physical at the break point and carve out space on 50/50 balls. Burton wasn't asked to run an extended route tree, but he has the traits and ball skills to work all three levels against NFL cornerbacks. He caught a touchdown pass every 5.7 grabs during his college career, but he would have scored even more if not for some mistimed throws when he had opened the window wide. Burton's athletic profile and ball skills create confidence that he can become a solid WR2/3 in the league. Strengths Rarely bothered by physical route redirection. Well-conceived speed variances inside some routes. Quick plant-and-open for stop routes and back-shoulder fades. Hands are big, strong and almost automatic when he's open. Frame and demeanor to beat physical corners at catch point. Premium deep-ball tracker with know-how to control late catch space. Finds a second gear to help run down the deep ball. Sources Tell Us "He went to IMG Academy (for high school), Georgia and Alabama. Right off the bat you already know he will have size and athleticism and that he can take hard coaching." -- NFC regional scout

That would be good value, even though LB isn't a need.

I say just go ahead and take Audric Estime. Team needs a bruising RB.

Bengals up in 6 picks again.

Jenkins writeup on freaks list . Kris Jenkins, Michigan, defensive tackle The Wolverines defensive line under Jim Harbaugh and strength coach Ben Herbert has been a gold mine for the Freaks List, and Jenkins is next in line. The former three-star recruit, the son of former NFL star Kris Jenkins, arrived in Ann Arbor at 257 pounds, and he played last season in the mid-280s. He made 54 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and had 20 QB pressures. According to PFF, he led all defensive linemen in the country in run stops. But people inside the Michigan program think he’s now ready to take a huge step forward as an impact guy. He’s up to 307 pounds and is more powerful and explosive than ever. He did 32 reps of 225 on the bench and did 760 pounds on the combo twist. Only last year’s top Freak, Mazi Smith, some 30 pounds heavier, did more slinging around 800 pounds. Jenkins recently did a Turkish get-up with a 170-pound dumbbell — the heaviest Herbert has ever witnessed. Jenkins does pull-ups with a 100-pound weight strapped to his waist. He also moves incredibly well for being a 300-plus pounder, running a 7.16 3-cone, a 4.33 shuttle, broad-jumping 9-8 and vertical-jumping 34 inches. Jenkins’ shuttle and 3-cone times are both almost two-tenths of a second faster than the quickest interior defensive lineman did at this year’s NFL combine. His broad jump would be tied for the best. His vertical jump would be second-best, and only Smith topped his number on the bench press. “He’s the mutant of all mutants,” Harbaugh tells The Athletic. “He just keeps going and going. He’s No. 1 in our KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). He’s over 300. He’s the poster child for enthusiasm unknown to mankind. Watch him become a top-10 pick.”

Lou nervously wanted him for the hour before they chose him ...