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Chiefs draft: Secondary preview

By Ben Almquist

Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) is unable to complete a pass while being defended by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jehu Chesson (86) is unable to complete a pass while being defended by Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Eli Apple (13) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Cougars cornerback William Jackson III (3) accepts the award for most outstanding player on defense from ESPN
Dec 31, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Cougars cornerback William Jackson III (3) accepts the award for most outstanding player on defense from ESPN /

William Jackson III – Houston

Scout’s View: His body type, arm length and physicality at the catch point are why Jackson might be the first senior corner drafted. Projects as a day two pick. ~ Dane Brugler (CBS)

Top Comparison: Kevin Johnson – Houston Texans ~ Chad Reuter (NFL.com)

My Take: I won’t lie, outside of Robert Nkemdiche, I think Jackson is the most overrated player in this draft.  When I start reviewing tape on players, one of the first things I do is identify quality matchups.  For Jackson, it was hard to find one of those matchups.  During his time at Houston, Jackson did not face very many quality wide receivers or quarterbacks.  And those he did often got the best of him, most notably Keyarris Garrett (considered a 3rd/4th rd prospect) of Tulsa who had a pair of big games against Jackson.  I’ve been asked about his game against Florida State.

Yes, he had a big statistical game, but what I saw on tape showed a lot of negatives and a guy who was beaten far more often than he should have been.  On top of that, you always have to take bowl games with a grain of salt when reviewing tape.  Especially in a game like this where Florida State really has nothing to play for.  Effort usually reflects interest…and it appeared to here.

Jackson may have a future in the NFL, but I wouldn’t be willing to bet a high round pick on it.  Jackson should be a Day 3 prospect in the draft, and I expect that some poor team in need of making changes in their scouting department will be the ones to figure that out.

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