Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[falco]

I stand on my belief that a game changing DT can have a massive impact on any team. Whether Harrell is or not (and TT certainly seems to think he is), is up for debate.

[CyclonePackFan]

For the record. I personally think this was a good draft. I liked the Harrell pick (after I started reading about him - my knee-jerk reaction was negative). We've needed a true good 2nd DT for years now, and he'll help out our real strength at LB.

I remember Brandon Jackson from the game in Ames this year. He carved the everliving Bejesus out of us. I have a buddy from Nebraska down here who vouched for him, as well.

The receiver I don't know about yet. Then again, everybody said the same stuff about Terrence Murphy and Greg Jennings.

I wanted a true SS, and we got one in Rouse.

If we get a corner, TE, and OL depth today, it's a good draft.

[mmmdk]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

I agree, Siler (ILB) is awesome in the 4th. Also; Antonio Pittman RB, Ben Patrick TE & Tanard Jackson CB.

[Lurker64]

I think Tanard just went to the Bucs.

[Rastak]

Bucs grab CB



Tanard Jackson
CB | (6'0", 200, 4.52) | SYRACUSE

Scouts Grade: 82



Strengths: He possesses good size and quickness. Is an experienced cover corner with good recognition skills and technique. He is quicker than fast. Shows fluid hips and is able to keep with quicker receivers in the short-to-intermediate ranges. Thickly built and not afraid to get into physical matchups in coverage. He seems to be at his best when working with a cushion, though. He reads quarterbacks' eyes well in zone. Gets a quick break on the ball in front of him and shows good closing burst when coming forward. Does a good job of securing the tackle after giving up underneath reception. He fills hard versus the run. Shows the ability to disengage from blocks and he has developed adequate open-field tackling skills. Is a hard worker and an outgoing leader. Good mental capacity and coaches say he picks things up quickly. Suspension in 2006 offseason came as a surprise. He has been durable throughout his career.

Weaknesses: He lacks elite speed and will have more coverage limitations in the NFL, as a result. He has good size and is willing versus the run, but he does not show explosive power in his upper body. He can improve in that area in order to better match up in press coverage and in run support. Character is a minor issue to monitor following spring suspension in 2006.

Overall: Jackson appeared in 11 of 12 games in 2003 as a true freshman, mostly on special teams, and made five total tackles. In 2004, he started 11 games recording 56 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery. He missed the Rutgers game (10/2) after being stabbed in the chest while attempting to break up a fight at an on-campus party. Jackson started all 11 games in 2005 registering 44 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception, six pass breakups, and one fumble recovery. On April 10, 2006, Jackson was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team by head coach Greg Robinson but the issue has since been resolved. He was reinstated for 2006 and started all 12 games, finishing with 62 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
Jackson is an experienced starter with good size, adequate speed and above average instincts. He will never be a huge playmaker and his lack of elite speed limits his potential to a certain degree. However, Jackson is talented and polished enough to quickly emerge as a starting cornerback in the NFL, especially in a defensive scheme that features predominantly cover-2 and cover-3 zone to protect him vertically. Jackson should come off the board between the second-and-third rounds.



* Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc.

[Bub]

who do you think we pick next...patrick?

[mmmdk]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

I agree, Siler (ILB) is awesome in the 4th. Also; Antonio Pittman RB, Ben Patrick TE & Tanard Jackson CB.

DAMNIT!!! I wanted Tanard Jackson.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

I'm down on Siler. He doesn't have the speed to play in the Jim Bates scheme.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I can't believe Siler is still out there

I agree, Siler (ILB) is awesome in the 4th. Also; Antonio Pittman RB, Ben Patrick TE & Tanard Jackson CB.

Siler in the 4th would be a bigger steal than Hodge in the 3rd(at the time), he was the leader of the national championship defense not Nelson. I'd love to see Patrick or Pittman though.

[Tarlam!]

Moss just became official...

[MJZiggy]

Moss just became official...

Shit.

[falco]

PFT is reporting Moss to NE is finally done (as in no turning back now).

I said from the beginning whatever team got him would regret it.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Kevin Boss? Who are the other top TEs available? I'm not big on Petrick because he's short.

[Lurker64]

I'm really seeing Thompson take OL here. I don't know why, it's just a feeling I get.

[Rastak]

I wonder if gbpackfan killed himself......