GET HARD!!!! 2016 NFL DRAFT TODAY!!!!

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/...illiam-Jackson

William Jackson
School: Houston
Position: CB

Positive: Junior-college transfer awarded all-Conference honors the past two seasons. Posted a career-best 43 tackles and 23 PBUs last season, 5 which were interceptions. Nice sized cornerback with an improving game. Quick peddling in reverse, shows the ability to stay on the receivers hip out of breaks and has a nice burst to the ball. Effectively tracks the pass in the air, displays good recognition and awareness as well as next level ball skills. Shows the ability to make plays with his back to the ball, properly positioning himself against opponents then locating the pass in the air. Competes throughout the action and mixes it up with receivers throughout the route.

Negative: Plays like an average athlete. Gets turned on occasion. Not a smooth or fluid cornerback. Gives a large underneath cushion.

Analysis: Jackson was a solid cornerback the past three seasons then really stepped up as a senior. His ability to cover the deep pass is a bit of a concern but Jackson has the size and skill to line up as a starter on Sunday's.

[Bretsky]

browns and cowboys want to get back into the first for a QB and i believe both have called the packers before the draft about a possible trade

Are you drunk and hearing voices ?? lol

[Carolina_Packer]

Trade down. If ranked equally.

Especially if there is a team that likes Paxton Lynch and wants to get the 5th year option and wants to move up into the 1st round (ahead of Denver).

[ThunderDan]

We are going to get a DL or LB I wanted before the draft.

[Rastak]

3. WILLIAM JACKSON | Houston 6003|189 lbs|4SR Houston, Texas (Wheatley) 10/27/1992 (age 23) #3
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT GRADE 1st-2nd Round 2012: Trinity Valley Community College MEASUREABLES Arm: 31 3/4 | Hand: 09 1/4 | Wingspan: 75 1/4 2013: (13/4) 35 0.0 0.0 1 8 1 COMBINE 40-YD: 4.37 | 10-YD: 1.52 | 20-YD: 2.56 | BJ: 09’08” 2014: (13/12) 3 1.5 0.0 1 12 2 PRO DAY SS: 4.32 | 3C: 6.86 2015: (13/12) 43 1.5 0.0 0 28 5 Total: (39/28) 115 3.0 0.0 2 48 8

BACKGROUND: A three-star athlete recruit out of high school, Jackson was recruited as a receiver and cornerback and chose to play his college ball for his hometown Cougars, but academic issues forced him to attend Trinity Valley Community College in 2012 instead. He was officially part of Houston’s 2013 signing class and joined the team in the summer with three years of eligibility remaining. Jackson saw his playing time grow throughout the 2013 season, starting four games down the stretch and recording eight passes defended and one interception. He became a regular starter as a junior in 2014 (12 starts) and led the team with 12 passes defended, adding 37 tackles and two interceptions to earn All-AAC Second Team honors. Jackson passed up the NFL to return for his senior season and led college football with 28 passes defended, adding 43 tackles and five interceptions to earn All-AAC Second Team honors. He accepted his invitation to the 2016 Senior Bowl, but later pulled out due to a minor tweak of his knee injury.

STRENGTHS: Tall, smooth-muscled body type with a large wingspan…above average arm length for the position to expand his pass defense radius and get his hands on the ball…natural ballskills to highpoint and disrupt the catch point…speed to stay stride-for-stride down the field…brackets receivers against the sideline to gain proper body position…balanced off the snap and extends his hands to jam in press-man coverage…quick out of his stance to shadow routes, reading the receiver to sense throws and get his head turned to react accordingly…good plant-and-drive in off-coverage, showing timing to take away short passes or arrive at the same time as the ball…physical finisher and shows the ability to wrap with his long arms and deliver a pop…has playmaking skills after the interception with three career defensive touchdowns, averaging 26.4 yards per interception return (8/211/3)…highly productive with 48 career passes defended, including a FBS-best 28 passes defended in 2015…rough up-bringing, but has stayed focused at Houston, making appropriate changes to improve his preparation and study habits – became much more studious in the film room as a senior and it showed, working hard to refine his craft…low-key, humble personality.

WEAKNESSES: Leggy athlete and feet can get clunky in his transition…quick to open his hips and bail, making it tough for him to redirect and attack underneath routes – not silky smooth and shows hip tightness…allows receivers to drive him off the route with hard-stops or physical push-offs…will panic and get grabby at times, attracting obvious penalties…needs to better square up his targets as a tackler, allowing his feet to tie up when attempting to break down – can be juked in space…too easily blocked for his size, needs to do more to stay free in the run game…minor durability concerns – missed one game (Nov. 2015) due to a “small abnormality” in his left knee (MCL) and wore a heavy brace the rest of the season.

SUMMARY: A two-and-a-half year starter, Jackson played mostly press and off-man coverage at Houston and would often shadow the opponents’ top receiving threat – leaves school with a record 48 passes defended. A wideout and corner in high school, he does a lot of receiver-like things at the catch point, using his size, length and ballskills to disrupt and be a playmaker. Jackson lacks the twitchy footwork or change of direction skills to easily redirect in short spaces, which will get him in trouble when he turns his hips and bails in off-coverages, but is much more comfortable in press-man when he can stay sticky to the receiver – excellent awareness with his back to the ball, controlling his speeds well to attack the catch point. While his skill-set will be coveted by some teams more than others, Jackson is the type of long, physical corner that teams like the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers look for – press-man cornerback ready for immediate action in the NFL and worthy of first round consideration.

[pbmax]

Steelers need D.

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getting close

[George Cumby]

Oooooohhhhhh Yeeeeeaaaah...........

[pbmax]

We are going to get a DL or LB I wanted before the draft.

Think you are right. And this means Ted is open to trading down.

[Bretsky]

WE have a LOT of guys here we did not think we see.

Let's call a spade a spade. Ted's a pussy when it comes to gambling with injuries so no f'ckin way do we take Jack

[Cheesehead Craig]

Wow. Really surprised at the defensive talent that the Pack will get to choose from.

[Joemailman]

http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/CB/Artie-Burns

Artie Burns
School: Miami-Fl
Position: CB

Positive: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a junior after totaling 36 tackles, 6 INT's and 5 PBU's. Well sized cornerback who plays an aggressive brand of football. Displays good awareness, mixes it up with receivers throughout the route and physically beats down opponents defending the throw. Quick flipping his hips in transition, effectively reads the opponents eyes then gets his head back around to locate the pass in the air. Stays with receivers out of breaks, shows a burst to the ball and nicely tracks passes in the air. Defeats blocks getting up the field, make plays against the run and to his credit chases hard to get to the action.

Negative: Lacks the quick and fluid backpedal. Late reacting to receivers moves off the line and usually a quarter step late to the action.

Analysis: Burns showed tremendous improvement in his game the past two seasons and was a cornerback rarely challenged by opposing signal callers. He possesses the size and underlying skill to develop into a starter at the next level if he continues to progress.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Agree on DL; very deep draft there. DB or OL would be classic TT....like the OT from Indiana

I could see Spriggs. OT is a need (for depth and for a possible starter next year), so I wouldn't be too unhappy. I don't think Ifedi ideally fits our scheme.

[Rastak]

7. ARTIE BURNS | Miami 5117|193 lbs|3JR Miami, Fla. (Miami Northwestern) 5/1/1995 (age 21) #1
YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT GRADE 2nd Round 2013: (11/0) 17 0.5 0.0 1 4 1 MEASUREABLES Arm: 33 1/4 | Hand: 09 1/2 | Wingspan: 78 2014: (13/11) 40 2.0 2.0 0 6 0 COMBINE 40-YD: 4.46 | 10-YD: 1.56 | 20-YD: 2.63 | VJ: 31.5 2015: (13/12) 39 0.5 0.0 0 13 6 PRO DAY BP: 7 | VJ: 33 | BJ: 10’04” | SS: 4.32 | 3C: 6.96 Total: (37/23) 96 3.0 2.0 1 23 7

BACKGROUND: A four-star cornerback recruit out of high school, Burns received offers from USC, LSU and several Florida schools, but chose to stay home and commit to the Hurricanes – also a record-setting hurdler in high school. He saw the field on special teams and as a reserve cornerback as a true freshman, finishing with 17 tackles, four passes defended and one interception. Burns became a starter in 2014 as a sophomore (11 starts) and recorded 40 tackles and six passes defended. He had his most productive season in 2015 as a junior, starting 12 games and leading the ACC in interceptions (six) to earn Second Team All-ACC honors. Burns elected to forego his final season of eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL Draft.

STRENGTHS: Good-sized athlete for the position with excellent height, length and growth potential…above average play speed with the transitional quickness, hips and body control to ride routes downfield…great adjustments on the ball in flight to make plays – does receiver-like things in coverage…crowds the catch point and doesn’t allow receivers to get comfortable…strong hands to jam and reroute in press…stings in run support, breaking down in space to wrap and wrestle…bat out of hell as a blitzer, closing with an extra gear…ballskills to finish interceptions – led the ACC in interceptions in 2015…experienced on special teams coverages…recordsetting track athlete in high school, breaking records in the 110-hurdles (13.35) and 300-hurdles (36.14)…humble worker and focuses on the details…mentally tough and works through adversity – mother (Dana Smith) passed away of a heart attack midseason (Oct. 2015); his father (Artie Sr.) is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking.

WEAKNESSES: Lean limbs and needs to continue and add bulk to his frame…struggles to shed blocks and needs to develop his functional strength…tenacious tackler, but hugs too much and his tackle attempts require mechanic refinement…will turn his hips too early off the snap and needs to improve his transitional sink…panics after a false step, grabbing to slow down the receiver and attracting penalties…can be driven off patterns and be late to recover vs. comeback routes…needs to develop his eye discipline and spatial awareness, allowing receivers to get vertical and create spacing.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter for the Hurricanes, Burns played primarily at boundary cornerback at Miami, starting 23 games the last two seasons. Play speed at the cornerback position is critical for the next level and he checks that box with the lower body explosion and hip fluidity to play tight coverage in both man and zone looks. Burns has receiver-like traits to limit passing windows, but needs to better anticipate routes and cut down on the holding downfield. Although undisciplined as a tackler and with his hands in coverage, Burns has the requisite play speed, competitive toughness and budding ball awareness to develop into a starting press corner in the NFL – will contribute on special teams as a NFL rookie before becoming a regular starter by year two.

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We are going to get a DL or LB I wanted before the draft.

we should, but like bretsky said, just because we have such obvious needs and all those guys are there, TT will go in a different direction