Every year in the draft, there is a player that shoots up the draft board after maybe going unnoticed before the season began. Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson is certainly one of those talents that is now being noticed.
The former receiver turned cornerback is still adjusting to life with his new position, but in just 14 starts over his career, he made the most of his opportunities and is now likely going to end up as a top pick.
That says a lot for a player to make some noise in such little time, but it all speaks to his talent and ability to learn quickly. Jackson has great size for a cornerback at 6’1″ and he’s going to be a turnover machine.
He became an All-American this past season, as he ended up with eight interceptions and 27 passes defensed. Being a former receiver probably has a great an impact on his ability to locate the ball.
At the combine, Jackson ran a 4.56-40 yard dash. Jackson isn’t the fastest cornerback on the board, but so long as he keeps developing and understanding the little nuances of the position, he should improve greatly at recognizing routes and where he needs to be.