DeSean Jackson - Draft Projection - NFL Impact

Miller · 02-19-2008, 08:44 PM

DeSean Jackson

Wide Receiver - California

Height - 6'0"
Weight - 172
40 Time - 4.45
*Combine Time* 4.35

2007 Stats:

65 receptions, 762 receiving yards
6 Receiving TD's

Draft Projection - First Round

NFL Impact
DeSean Jackson is a multiple dimension threat and possibly the most dangerous return man in the draft. Often compared to Ted Ginn Jr from a year ago, Jackson appears to be a more polished WR coming out then Ginn was. Jackson has game changing abilities and is considered by many to be the best WR prospect in the draft. However, he lacks the ideal size of a true number one and was very inconsistent in college. Route running is an area where he could stand to improve on.

Coachnorm · 02-19-2008, 08:58 PM

There are a lot of very effective smurfy WRs that suggest that the ideal size WR may not be as important a criteria as has been thought. Also there are some #2 WRs that put up great numbers too despite there being bigger targets on the team.

Da Bomb · 02-19-2008, 09:09 PM

i think desean jackson is *wildly* overrated. it scares me to death seeing him projected to the vikings in many mocks. he will be a good but not great punt returner, a decent 3rd WR eventually, and would be a solid day two pick.

Miller · 02-20-2008, 07:31 PM

His route running is what makes me think he will take some time to adjust. I think eventually he can be a decent deep threat, but I don't think he has the overall receiving skills to be a top WR. I'm not as down on him as Bomb, but not buying him as a future top WR either.

Phicinfan · 02-21-2008, 11:34 AM

I see him as a bust if he is taken early. He is not a first or even a 2nd round wr in my opinion. He probably has some pretty good potential as a return guy..but not Hester special.

Someone will take him too early. I would not touch him til 3rd or later.

His receiving skills scare me. He doesn't run routes very well, and I don't see the work ethic to learn.

Da Bomb · 02-21-2008, 11:37 AM

he reminds me a lot of someone like devery henderson. fast and shifty just isnt enough to get it done in the NFL. even in college, he made like 5-7 big plays the entire season.

Phicinfan · 02-21-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Bomb

he reminds me a lot of someone like devery henderson. fast and shifty just isnt enough to get it done in the NFL. even in college, he made like 5-7 big plays the entire season.

Miller · 02-24-2008, 09:45 AM

Jackson ran a 4.31 40 at the combine!!!

Da Bomb · 02-24-2008, 09:48 AM

well that is pretty sick... and that just about seal him up as a first round bust pick, and probably a high one.

*crossing fingers, toes, and everything else that its not to the vikings*

Mike · 02-24-2008, 09:50 AM

kick returner potential here, #2-#3 wide receiver. I don't see it any better than that 5 years into this guys career.

His size will get him bounced off his routes at the line of scrimmage, and if he bulks up, he will slow down.

Da Bomb · 02-24-2008, 09:53 AM

wow i just saw he also measured in at 169 pounds. i dont even think kickers are that light usually.

Miller · 02-24-2008, 10:12 AM

I noticed the size as well, a stift wind will blow him over!

Mike · 02-24-2008, 10:14 AM

LOL, the ball might knock him down fielding punts

Orgazmo · 02-28-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOJO

His size will get him bounced off his routes at the line of scrimmage, and if he bulks up, he will slow down.

CBs have to give him five yards at the snap, yes? If so, he could do damage from a juke and slant. Seems like a Martz guy - San Fran in the second?

Da Bomb · 02-28-2008, 02:25 PM

im just realizing, im sure all of us wouldve been saying the exact same things about steve smith (the carolina one) when he came out of college, and woudlve been completely wrong. then again, smith seems like the exception, not the norm.

02-19-2008, 08:44 PM	Top #1
Miller "Child, please." Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,489 vCash: 66867625 Donate Blog Entries: 28 Thanks: 110 Thanked 158 Times in 129 Posts	DeSean Jackson - Draft Projection - NFL Impact DeSean Jackson Wide Receiver - California Height - 6'0" Weight - 172 40 Time - 4.45 Combine Time 4.35 2007 Stats: 65 receptions, 762 receiving yards 6 Receiving TD's Draft Projection - First Round NFL Impact DeSean Jackson is a multiple dimension threat and possibly the most dangerous return man in the draft. Often compared to Ted Ginn Jr from a year ago, Jackson appears to be a more polished WR coming out then Ginn was. Jackson has game changing abilities and is considered by many to be the best WR prospect in the draft. However, he lacks the ideal size of a true number one and was very inconsistent in college. Route running is an area where he could stand to improve on.

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02-19-2008, 08:58 PM	Top #2
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Forum Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 14,701 vCash: 3136844 Donate Blog Entries: 14 Thanks: 391 Thanked 156 Times in 117 Posts	There are a lot of very effective smurfy WRs that suggest that the ideal size WR may not be as important a criteria as has been thought. Also there are some #2 WRs that put up great numbers too despite there being bigger targets on the team.

02-19-2008, 09:09 PM	Top #3
Da Bomb Tried and Acquitted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,816 vCash: 577254073 Donate Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 14 Thanked 108 Times in 87 Posts	i think desean jackson is wildly overrated. it scares me to death seeing him projected to the vikings in many mocks. he will be a good but not great punt returner, a decent 3rd WR eventually, and would be a solid day two pick.

02-20-2008, 07:31 PM	Top #4
Miller "Child, please." Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,489 vCash: 66867625 Donate Blog Entries: 28 Thanks: 110 Thanked 158 Times in 129 Posts	His route running is what makes me think he will take some time to adjust. I think eventually he can be a decent deep threat, but I don't think he has the overall receiving skills to be a top WR. I'm not as down on him as Bomb, but not buying him as a future top WR either.

02-21-2008, 11:34 AM	Top #5
Phicinfan Burned out Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 12,757 vCash: 1208936 Donate Thanks: 78 Thanked 76 Times in 61 Posts	I see him as a bust if he is taken early. He is not a first or even a 2nd round wr in my opinion. He probably has some pretty good potential as a return guy..but not Hester special. Someone will take him too early. I would not touch him til 3rd or later. His receiving skills scare me. He doesn't run routes very well, and I don't see the work ethic to learn.

02-21-2008, 11:37 AM	Top #6
Da Bomb Tried and Acquitted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,816 vCash: 577254073 Donate Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 14 Thanked 108 Times in 87 Posts	he reminds me a lot of someone like devery henderson. fast and shifty just isnt enough to get it done in the NFL. even in college, he made like 5-7 big plays the entire season.

02-24-2008, 09:45 AM	Top #8
Miller "Child, please." Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,489 vCash: 66867625 Donate Blog Entries: 28 Thanks: 110 Thanked 158 Times in 129 Posts	Jackson ran a 4.31 40 at the combine!!!

02-24-2008, 09:48 AM	Top #9
Da Bomb Tried and Acquitted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,816 vCash: 577254073 Donate Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 14 Thanked 108 Times in 87 Posts	well that is pretty sick... and that just about seal him up as a first round bust pick, and probably a high one. crossing fingers, toes, and everything else that its not to the vikings

02-24-2008, 09:50 AM	Top #10
Mike BCS SUCKS Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 31,563 vCash: 7726579 Donate Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 30 Thanked 86 Times in 64 Posts	kick returner potential here, #2-#3 wide receiver. I don't see it any better than that 5 years into this guys career. His size will get him bounced off his routes at the line of scrimmage, and if he bulks up, he will slow down.

02-24-2008, 09:53 AM	Top #11
Da Bomb Tried and Acquitted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,816 vCash: 577254073 Donate Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 14 Thanked 108 Times in 87 Posts	wow i just saw he also measured in at 169 pounds. i dont even think kickers are that light usually.

02-24-2008, 10:12 AM	Top #12
Miller "Child, please." Admin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 20,489 vCash: 66867625 Donate Blog Entries: 28 Thanks: 110 Thanked 158 Times in 129 Posts	I noticed the size as well, a stift wind will blow him over!

02-24-2008, 10:14 AM	Top #13
Mike BCS SUCKS Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 31,563 vCash: 7726579 Donate Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 30 Thanked 86 Times in 64 Posts	LOL, the ball might knock him down fielding punts

02-28-2008, 02:25 PM	Top #15
Da Bomb Tried and Acquitted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 14,816 vCash: 577254073 Donate Blog Entries: 18 Thanks: 14 Thanked 108 Times in 87 Posts	im just realizing, im sure all of us wouldve been saying the exact same things about steve smith (the carolina one) when he came out of college, and woudlve been completely wrong. then again, smith seems like the exception, not the norm.