: While he’s listed around 250 pounds, he actually showed up to his pro day above 270 pounds. That extra weight should come in handy as he’s likely to line up in Arik Armstead’s old 5-technique spot.
He had an incredible broad jump of 124 inches. That’s an elite number and typically correlates with the ability to get off the line fast — the core tenet of Kris Kocurek’s defensive line. I like his length and feel for the game. He showed a good motor to chase down runs from behind in the two USC games I watched with an eye on him.
Another favorite characteristic of Kocurek? Versatility. Jackson should have the athletic ability to play inside, outside, and way outside. The Niners can also drop him into coverage if they want.: Inconsistent play at USC, to say the least. He had moments where he looked the part of a top 10 pick, but those were simply too infrequent this past season. It’s also fair to wonder about his hands and play strength. He could be eaten up by offensive linemen that were average at best.
They simply can never have too many defensive linemen, but with Arik Armstead showing that he’s a better player on the inside this past year, San Francisco needed a new strong side defensive end. They have good depth, but Jackson will get an opportunity to see the bulk of the rotation.: Perfect. Jackson was a player expected to go exactly in this range, and while the defensive end position wasn’t a true need, it’s always something the Niners want to add.
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