D'Marco Jackson, the Appalachian St. LB, sits at No. 149 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 8% elite, 10% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Much-improved coming to balance as a tackler in 2021.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Gets skinny through gaps and into the backfield.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has some talent at slipping blocks but it is usually lights out once blockers get their hands on him.”
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“…Jackson's freestyling, downhill approach produced a spike in overall production in 2021, but also led to missed run fits and big plays for the running game. He has some talent at slipping blocks but it is usually lights out once blockers get their hands on him. His pursuit speed, combined with a lack of desired instincts, could necessitate a move to 4-3 Will linebacker, where his coverage potential and special-teams…”
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