Ja'Keem Jackson CB Florida | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ja'Keem Jackson CB Florida
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (68%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 11/23/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (68%*) | |
| Age: 20.0 DOB: 11/23/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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81% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 143.0 | |
| Tackling: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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58% |
| Coverage: |
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62% |
| Zone: |
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56% |
| Man/Press: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#129
Position rank:
#28
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| College Games: 13 College Snaps: 199 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Ja'Keem Jackson from Osceola High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Jackson opted to join Florida after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Jackson saw action in 11 games and played a total of 113 snaps at cornerback for the Gators. He recorded only 5 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 2 stops. In coverage Jackson notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 129.9.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played in just 2 games and logged 86 snaps for the Gators. He made only 4 tackles, one assist, and had one stop. In coverage he totaled one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 153.3.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A very quick and very confident cover corner plays bigger than his listed size when lined up in press coverage, delivering quick, surprisingly powerful punches and using his natural quickness and change-of-direction ability to mirror on underneath routes.
- Shows the click-and-close ability to backpedal and the ball skills to make plays. Jackson has loose hips to go along with good top-end speed, and Jackson can flip around to turn and run in coverage.
- Instinctive, adept at reading routes and anticipating throws, and strong in zone coverage.
- Changes directions with ease and has the frame to hold up at any spot in the secondary.
- Good instincts and anticipation reads and reacts with discipline. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.
- Has the recovery speed to make up for mistakes early in the down. Jackson tracks the ball well downfield and has the ball skills and easy leaping ability to high-point the ball and come down with the interception.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Holds the ball loosely. Inconsistent in run support. Average tackler
- He’ll draw plenty of flags early on with his playing style. Jackson is hesitant when facing the action in zone coverage.
- Susceptible to the big plays as a gambler at the catch point and as a catch-and-run victim. He’s also too reluctant to come up and make hits in run support, often focusing on the strip more than the tackle.
How other scouting services rate Ja'Keem Jackson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
122.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
32.0
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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.