Domani Jackson CB Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Domani Jackson CB Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 06/06/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (99%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.6 DOB: 11/27/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 06/06/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (99%*) | |
| Age: 22.6 DOB: 11/27/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 83.8 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 77.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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56% |
| Run Defense: |
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84% |
| Coverage: |
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68% |
| Zone: |
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69% |
| Man/Press: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#101
Position rank:
#17
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| College Games: 28 College Snaps: 1424 | ||
ESPN RATING: 92/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Aaron Robinson - UCF |
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76% |
| Caelen Carson - Wake Forest |
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72% |
| Kelvin Joseph - Kentucky |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
The son of California, Domani Jackson's football odyssey began at legendary Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, where he terrorized opposing receivers while simultaneously burning up the track. His sophomore campaign announced his arrival with authority - 48 tackles, nine pass breakups, and MaxPreps Freshman All-America First Team honors that had college scouts circling like vultures. The accolades kept piling up through his junior season, earning MaxPreps All-State recognition while helping the Monarchs capture another national championship. Jackson's athletic prowess extended beyond the gridiron, where he tied California's state record in the 100 meters with a blistering 10.25-second clocking that ranked second nationally in 2021.His recruitment became a nationwide spectacle, with Jackson earning unanimous five-star ratings from ESPN (92/100), 247Sports (0.98 composite), and Rivals (6.1 grade) - the kind of numbers reserved for can't-miss prospects. USC won the initial battle for his services, but Jackson's Trojan tenure proved bumpy with limited opportunities over two seasons that yielded just 28 tackles and four pass breakups across 18 games. The transfer portal beckoned, and Alabama's Kalen DeBoer successfully lured Jackson to Tuscaloosa with promises of immediate starting opportunities and championship contention.
Jackson's first season in crimson delivered on those promises, as he immediately claimed a starting cornerback role and never relinquished it through 13 games. His 52 tackles, seven pass breakups, and two crucial interceptions - including a game-sealing pick against South Carolina - validated Alabama's faith in the California native. The Crimson Tide coaching staff rewarded his consistency with five weekly defensive player honors, recognizing standout performances against Wisconsin, Georgia, LSU, Mercer, and Auburn. His decision to return for 2025 rather than enter the draft speaks to unfinished business in Tuscaloosa and a desire to further polish his NFL resume.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Blazing straight-line speed that measures elite at 4.28 seconds, giving him recovery ability when beaten in coverage situations.
- Ideal cornerback frame at 6'1" and 197 pounds, providing length to disrupt passing lanes and physicality against bigger receivers.
- Demonstrates impressive run support instincts, consistently filling gaps and making tackles with conviction when offenses attack his side.
- Shows natural fluidity in his backpedal and transition, moving smoothly between coverage responsibilities without mechanical stiffness or wasted motion.
- Competitive fire burns bright during physical battles, refusing to back down from contact and often initiating it himself.
- Elite athletic testing numbers across the board suggest untapped potential that proper coaching and development could unlock at the next level.
- Battle-tested against SEC competition throughout 2024, facing elite receivers weekly and holding his own in high-pressure conference matchups.
- Versatile coverage ability allows him to play both man and zone schemes, though he shows more comfort in press-man situations.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Ball production remains concerningly low for a player with his athletic gifts, managing just two interceptions despite frequent targeting.
- Tackling technique needs refinement, as he occasionally goes high or fails to wrap up properly on sure tackles.
- Route recognition and anticipation skills lag behind his physical tools, often reacting rather than diagnosing offensive concepts early.
- Inconsistent hand usage in press coverage, sometimes getting grabby when he should be using proper jam techniques.
- Durability questions linger from his high school knee injury and the physical toll of SEC football over multiple seasons.
Scouting Report: Summary
Jackson's elite speed allows him to recover from coverage mistakes that would doom slower corners, yet his inconsistent route recognition means he's making those mistakes more frequently than his talent suggests he should. His willingness to attack the run game stands out immediately - he triggers downhill with bad intentions and rarely gets pushed around by bigger receivers or tight ends trying to crack block. However, that same aggressive nature sometimes works against him in coverage, where patience and discipline matter more than raw physicality.The transition to the pro game will test Jackson's ability to process information quickly while maintaining his natural athletic advantages. His frame and speed combination gives him the tools to handle bigger slot receivers and stretch the field vertically, but his ball skills haven't developed at the same pace as his physical maturity. Teams will appreciate his special teams value immediately - that kind of closing speed makes him dangerous on coverage units and potentially explosive as a returner. Yet the same coaching staff will need to invest significant time developing his coverage instincts, particularly in zone concepts where his average performance suggests discomfort with pattern recognition and help responsibilities.
Jackson's final college season becomes a crucial proving ground for translating potential into production. He possesses the measurables that make scouts salivate, but NFL corners need more than speed to survive against top level passing attacks. His run support ability provides immediate value, while his coverage limitations create questions about ceiling and timeline. The right situation could accelerate his development, but expecting immediate impact in pass coverage would be setting unrealistic expectations. Jackson represents the classic high-upside prospect who could become a quality starter with proper development or remain a role player if his technique doesn't catch up to his tools.
How other scouting services rate Domani Jackson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
84.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
16.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.