Recent Kareem Jackson Notes
Kareem Jackson
run support
Aggressive to the line of scrimmage to help against the run, protecting the edge and forcing the back to cut back inside. Fights through the receiver's block and has the agility to elude bigger blockers in tight quarters. Good vision and effort to cut through the trash in pursuit. Takes good angles in pursuit.
man coverage
Good bump-and-run corner. Provides a good, physical pop at the line of scrimmage and keeps his hand on the receiver downfield to control. Good use of body to push the receiver outside, using the sideline to help cut off the space in which the quarterback can throw the ball. Allows too much separation on deep routes and has stiffness in his hips when suddenly changing direction. Face guards at this level, but won't be allowed to do so in the NFL.
tackling
Strong wrap-up tackler. Brings his hips through and can be a big hitter on the boundary. Willing to face up bigger ballcarriers. Will lead with his shoulder when he sees the receiver in a vulnerable position. Good strength for the drag-down tackle when trailing the receiver across the middle.
zone coverage
Good awareness for zone coverage. A bit high in his backpedal and has some stiffness in his hips, but trusts his eyes and locates the football quickly. Savvy, physical player. Likes to use his hands to re-route the receiver. Has quick feet and a good burst out of his breaks to close.
intangibles
Highly competitive player that puts in time in the film room. Asked for his grade from the NFL Advisory Committee, but didn't read it upon receiving it. Jackson gave the unopened envelope to Nick Saban to hold until after the BCS National Championship game so that the contents wouldn't be a distraction.
closing/recovery
Lacks an elite second gear to recover if beaten initially, but has an impressive burst downhill to close on the ball. Plants his foot and drives, showing good body control to adjust around the receiver and get his hands on the ball. Times his leaps well and has an explosive vertical. Good hand-eye coordination and ball skills to extend and pluck outside of his frame.
read & react
Good route recognition. Reads the body lean of his opponent and has the athleticism to react accordingly. He anticipates the path of the ball and extends to reach around a receiver to break up passes. Reads run quickly and attacks the run on the perimeter.
No major injuries reported.
Campus: 4.48 in the 40-yard dash
1.55 10-yard dash
2.61 20-yard dash
4.14 20-yard shuttle
11.28 60-yard shuttle
6.92 three-cone drill
37 1/2-inch vertical jump
9'9" broad jump
Bench pressed 225 pounds 13 times
30-inch arm length
9 1/8-inch hands. PREP SCHOOL Attended Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union, Va.), playing football for coaches John Shuman and Mickey Sullivan
He intercepted five passes in his only season at the school
Jackson was given a four-star rating by Rivals.com
Was offered scholarships from Bowling Green, Connecticut, Maryland, New Mexico State, Temple and Vanderbilt before signing with Alabama.
Attended Westside High School (Macon, Ga.), playing football for head coach David Daniels
Compiled 1,436 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns and nine receptions for 256 yards and two touchdowns on offense, as he added 16 tackles and three interceptions on defense as a senior
Concluded a three-year varsity career with over 3,447 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns
Played in The Max Emfinger Third Annual High School All-American Classic
Rated the 17th-best overall prospect in the nation by Rivals.com
Originally agreed to play football for Vanderbilt, but the school recommended he spend a season at Fork Union Military Academy after Jackson's SAT score failed to qualify.
General Studies major
Born 4/10/88
Resides in Macon, Georgia.
Physical Attributes:
Proj Rd: | 1-2 |
Height: | 5-10 |
Weight: | 196.0 |
Forty: | 4.4 |
Arm: | 30.0 |
Hand: | 9 1/8 |
Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
Cone: | -- |
Bench: | -- |
Shuttle: | -- |
10: | -- |
20: | -- |
40: | -- |
BJ: | -- |
VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
Cone: | 6.92 |
Bench: | 13.0 |
Shuttle: | 4.14 |
10: | 1.53 |
20: | 2.52 |
40: | 4.4 |
BJ: | 09'10" |
VJ: | 37 1/2 |