2009 NFL Draft - Tyson Jackson Scouting Report
by Clint Clearwater
NFL Draft Analyst


Prospect:  Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
Ht: 6'4 Wt: 296 40: 4.94

Strengths: Great size and strength.  Tremendous against the run.  Jackson has a great initial burst.  He has long arms and he uses his hands very effectively.  Able to stand up lineman and locate the football.  Stellar instincts and has really good reactions.  Makes good tackles.  He rarely gives up on plays. He has a lot of experience and has played against great competition.  Good leader.  Can play in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defense as a defensive end.     

Weaknesses: Not a pass rusher.  Needs to improve his ability to come around the edge.  He is inconsistent when it comes to shedding blockers.  Not the most athletic defensive end.  His awareness is not the best and could be improved with coaching.  He has a questionable motor.      

Summary: Tyson Jackson is a prospect that will likely be off the board by pick #20.  He is very versatile DE and can play multiple positions along the defensive front in any system.  He is a great leader with a monstrous ability to stop the run.  Jackson will not be the most well-rounded prospect on the board, however he posses something that cannot be taught, experience. 

Draft Projection: Top 20

Last updated - 4/9/09


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