Kaleb Jackson RB LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kaleb Jackson RB LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (87%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.5 DOB: 05/28/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.43 seconds (87%*) | |
| Age: 19.5 DOB: 05/28/2005 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 78.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Rushing: |
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63% |
| Break Tackles: |
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64% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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69% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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77% |
| Run Blocking: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#165
Position rank:
#16
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| College Games: 20 College Snaps: 189 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Kaleb Jackson from Liberty Magnet High High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Jackson joined LSU.In 2023 as a freshman Jackson saw action in 11 games for the Tigers as he ran for 165 yards on 31 attempts for an impressive 5.3 yards per carry, with 4 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only 6 receptions for 53 yards.
As a sophomore in 2024 he played 4 games. and rushed for only 99 yards on 27 carries for only 3.7 ypc, with no TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in only 4 receptions for 32 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s patient, letting blocks develop then accelerating. Jackson runs with a good forward lean and consistently falls forward.
- He’s capable as a receiver, a weapon on swing passes and in the screen game.
- He has a near-elite blend of size and speed. His initial burst is outstanding, and Jackson catches defenses off-guard with his ability to accelerate once the ball is in his hands, then power through arm tackles.
- He has very good vision and a knack for picking out cut-back lanes and then breaking offchunks of yardage.
- Jackson can push the pile in short-yardage situations and has the size to hold up as a pass protector.
- A big back with very good feet. He’s a decisive runner with good vision; he’ll locate his hole and get through it more quickly than you’d expect considering his size.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Jackson isn’t particularly elusive. He runs a bit upright when picking through traffic, presenting a big target for tacklers.
- He’s not physically imposing. He is small-framed and won’t be able to carry much more weight.
- Jackson could stand to get smaller when squeezing through traffic.
How other scouting services rate Kaleb Jackson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
165.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
21.0
*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.