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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

2010 NFL Draft, Kareem Jackson,Houston Texans,Ourlads.com

The Texans grabbed one of the top two corners on most teams' draft boards in Kareem Jackson. Junior entry. Three-year starter. Instinctive. Explosive quickness and leaping ability. Good change of direction. Productive over his career. A cover-two corner that is strong enough to reroute receivers. Good open field tackler. Loose hipped for smooth turns with acceleration and catch-up speed. Will get high in his backpedal at times. Must adjust to NFL five-yard rule. He had his hands all over receivers, all over the field. Good route recognition. Will force the run after playing off blocks and keeping contain. Knows his defensive responsibilities. Explosive wrap tackler at times. Makes the play. A competitor that doesn’t shy away from physical contact. Durable. Had 159 career tackles along with 29 passes broken up and 5 interceptions. BTR:left 4.28, right 4.28. OSR:11/29. (A-30, H-9 1/8, VJ-37.5, SS-4.14).