|BlackJesus| Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sois Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Was this rando on your board, BJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 6'0 189 lbs 4.37 (40) fastest of all CB's.http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/william-jackson%20iii?id=2555179 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Didn't have good luck with the last guy that we took from Houston. Second time is a charm. Think this dude has potential to be a shutdown guy. Defense is going to be nasty this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Was this rando on your board, BJ? Nope. I didn't have any Rd 1 CB's though, as I thought the team didn't need one. Of the CB's, he is the fastest, so not a bad pick, but I am scratching my head about who they didn't take who was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfeet4real Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 The main reason I'm okay with this is that it might have taken him away from Pittsburgh's board. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|kennethmw| Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Great pick. With all the WR's gone, go get the best CB on the board, and fuck pissburg! PERFECT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 With Doctson gone,easy pick to make.I'll bet the Stealers had him picked as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted April 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 OverviewJackson started his career at Trinity Valley Junior College, and found himself a regular starter by the end of his first year with the Cougars in 2013. He stepped up his game as a junior to become a second-team American Athletic Conference pick (two interceptions, 10 pass breakups), ranking among the national leaders in pass breakups before suffering a sprained MCL late in the year. Jackson tweaked a knee during 2015, but started 12 of 13 games, again was named second-team all-conference and finished with five interceptions and 23 pass breakups, leading the nation in passes defended. AnalysisStrengthsGood height and length. Stays low from a smooth backpedal. Plays with capable makeup speed when receivers get separation. Can click and close on throws in front of him with acceleration and has makeup speed deep. Possesses ball skills that defensive back coaches covet. Gets his head around to find ball on downfield throws and has excellent disruptive timing when attacking the throw. Instinctive and quick to diagnose and react to his keys. Allowed just 40 percent of passes thrown his way to be completed over last two years. Has feel for routes and will adjust coverage accordingly. Had three interceptions and scored two defensive touchdowns this season.WeaknessesAverage play strength and isn't as physical from press coverage as he could be. Might be knocked around by big NFL receivers if he's asked to press. Will get upright when transitioning from backpedal. Shows momentary delay when opening to run which can put him behind in footrace with speedy receivers. Tape shows instance of him getting knocked off balance at the top of the route. Will get hung up on perimeter blocks and isn't aggressive in run support. Too willing to run around block in support against screens. Was flagged seven times for 73 yards.Draft ProjectionRounds 1 or 2NFL ComparisonPhillip GainesBottom LineTall cornerbacks with length who can run and play the football are usually in high demand and that could be the case for Jackson as well. While he has the traits for the position, the league is turning into small and fast or big and strong at the receiver spot and handling those two elements could take a year or two for him to improve in before he becomes a full-time starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrengthsGood height and length. Stays low from a smooth backpedal. Plays with capable makeup speed when receivers get separation. Can click and close on throws in front of him with acceleration and has makeup speed deep. Possesses ball skills that defensive back coaches covet. Gets his head around to find ball on downfield throws and has excellent disruptive timing when attacking the throw. Instinctive and quick to diagnose and react to his keys. Allowed just 40 percent of passes thrown his way to be completed over last two years. Has feel for routes and will adjust coverage accordingly. Had three interceptions and scored two defensive touchdowns this season.
WeaknessesAverage play strength and isn't as physical from press coverage as he could be. Might be knocked around by big NFL receivers if he's asked to press. Will get upright when transitioning from backpedal. Shows momentary delay when opening to run which can put him behind in footrace with speedy receivers. Tape shows instance of him getting knocked off balance at the top of the route. Will get hung up on perimeter blocks and isn't aggressive in run support. Too willing to run around block in support against screens. Was flagged seven times for 73 yards.
Bottom LineTall cornerbacks with length who can run and play the football are usually in high demand and that could be the case for Jackson as well. While he has the traits for the position, the league is turning into small and fast or big and strong at the receiver spot and handling those two elements could take a year or two for him to improve in before he becomes a full-time starter.
sois Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I thought Goodell was being cute and using Myles Jack's Christian name. I was confused for a second.Then they announced this guy. Oh well. Hope he is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Nope. I didn't have any Rd 1 CB's though, as I thought the team didn't need one. Of the CB's, he is the fastest, so not a bad pick, but I am scratching my head about who they didn't take who was there. I disagree.Adam is 32,Dre has been underwhelming,AND is in the last year of his contract,and we still don't know what Darquez can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 The main reason I'm okay with this is that it might have taken him away from Pittsburgh's board. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk no question he was going to be the Stealers pick, and likely opening day starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 lolIf you guys watched the impact that a shutdown corner like Josh Norman had last year, you are ALWAYS searching for a guy like that. Adam played lights out last year, if we duplicate it on both sides this year, then fucking right. Its a passing league and Denver shut it down last year and won a super bowl for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Leon Hall's replacement. Has to be seen as an upgrade. Now grab Shepard or Thomas tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfeet4real Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 How tempting was Myles Jack though guys....Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 How tempting was Myles Jack though guys.... Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk his knee must be too bad to gamble a 1st on. Hell I'd just as soon take Jaylon Smith in the 5th round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I've never been right about anything regarding the Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SF2| Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 LOL, that mock draft happening on ESPN is hilarious. A cornerback?? That's funny. I can't wait until Saturday when this thing really begins. Pretending it was happening in Chicago was a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_dish Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Unless he gets significant playing time this year it's a wasted pick for the 2016 teams playoff advancement chances- and advancing in the playoffs should be the only goal for this team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 If the coaches have any ballz, WJIII will be starting over Kirkpatrick week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Jackson was the guy I called in my "Bengals don't go WR in 1 Mock". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 LOL, that mock draft happening on ESPN is hilarious. A cornerback?? That's funny. I can't wait until Saturday when this thing really begins. Pretending it was happening in Chicago was a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sox Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Well..........to say Stealer fans didn't care for our pick would be an understatement. http://www.scout.com/nfl/Stealers/forums/1897-heinz-field/14713188--2016-draft-coverage-thread?s=68&page=17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwiii Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I know there are mixed feelings about PFF, but they loved Jackson. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/29/draft-why-william-jackson-iii-may-be-the-best-cb-in-the-2016-draft/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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