Donovan Jackson, the Ohio St. OL, sits at No. 35 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 23% elite, 42% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Eric Edholm: “He did yeoman's work replacing Josh Simmons at left tackle and was an underrated element of Ohio State’s title run.”
Technique
NFL.com's Eric Edholm: “I don't know if people appreciate Jackson's strength enough, but he's a terrific run blocker who could start early at guard or eventually at tackle.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…I don't know if people appreciate Jackson's strength enough, but he's a terrific run blocker who could start early at guard or eventually at tackle. He did yeoman's work replacing Josh Simmons at left tackle and was an underrated element of Ohio State’s title run.…”
“…Productive guard with Pro Bowl potential; strong run blocker and pass protector ready to contribute immediately.…”
Sourced synthesis from 3 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →