BleedinBlue Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hope he becomes a great player for us.From NJ.com EAST RUTHERFORD -- The Giants seventh and final selection in the 2014 NFL Draft came when they grabbed cornerback Bennett Jackson out of Notre Dame with the 187th-overall pick in the sixth round. Jackson is a wide receiver-turned-defensive back who the Giants believe has big upside. He's also a New Jersey native. Here's more on the Giants' sixth-round pick: Name: Bennett Jackson Position: Cornerback College: Notre Dame Height/Weight: 6-0, 195 pounds Stats: Team captain (of course he is..LOL) started 13 games this past season for the Irish. Returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown against Purdue. Started all 13 games (despite a torn labrum) in 2012 as Notre Dame made it to the National Championship game. Began his career as a wide receiver/kick returner before transition to the defensive side of the ball. Also ran indoor track at Notre Dame. Projected Fit: Moves into a crowded defensive backfield where competition should be fierce in training camp. A spot on the roster is far from guaranteed. Strengths: Good size, speed combination with a potential big upside. Ran a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash after a disappointing time at the NFL Combine. Good hands being a former receiver. Quality character and good leader. Weaknesses: Still raw as a cornerback in terms of technique and skills. Can use some refinement. Also can add muscle and strength. Character Issues: None. Experts' Breakdown:• Projected to be a fourth or fifth-round pick by independent draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 More depth /competition in the secondary is great with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedinBlue Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Here's the scoop on him that I've been able to read up on. At the combine, he ran a 4.51 due to a pulled hamstring a few days before. Projected to be a higher round pick, his draft stock fell because of that number alone. However, a couple of weeks later at his pro day at Notre Dame, he was healthy again and this time ran a 4.40, which put him in elite status for a guy as large as him. He has played safety and CB, but was drafted as a CB. He says he will go wherever the Giants want him to go, either CB or safety. Many of the analysts believe he would be a star if he's made a safety, and should be an excellent CB. He's big, he's fast, and a hard tackler. He's also got soft hands and was a decent WR before Notre Dame turned him into a CB. He's also a special teams star and will be our new "Gunner", which we haven't really had since we lost David Tyree. This kid could turn out to be a real steal if everything I've read about him is on. The only negative is that he's had some injuries, but as of now, he is 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorillaNJ Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 He is from my hometown of Hazlet... other then that I could not tell you anything about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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