Carolina Panthers select Donte Jackson - CB - LSU

[pantherclaw]

Much needed speed injection into our secondary, and he brings attitude. 

[Clicheking]

We needed some speed in the secondary, and we got it in spades. His slight frame and lack of ball skills worry me. But I trust Ron and the staff with raw defensive talent

[Car123]

1 minute ago, KillerKat said:

I just don't see the argument that we need speed to keep up with the WRs in our division when they can just snatch the ball away from this midget CB when it's thrown their way.

He’s 5’11’’

Josh Norman is 6’0’’

[Seoul_Panther]

I just don’t understand picking another slot CB.No offense to the bloke I hope he does well. But @saints4lifeagain tells me this guy is primarily a slot. Can’t wait to hear the thinking behind this.

[Jimmy]

If he replaces Captain then I'm good with it. Jackson is small but he's still bigger than Munnerlyn and faster.

[Butterflyj30]

 

[MikeD83]

Bye bye, Captain.

[ImaginaryKev]

He ran track so played light and is the same size as a few guys drafted ahead of him in the first round. I'm more concerned if he can learn to play with discipline and actually translate that speed to the field. Not nitpicking his height, which is pretty normal for a CB

[MadHatter]

Just now, Seoul_Panther said:

I just don’t understand picking another slot CB.No offense to the bloke I hope he does well. But @saints4lifeagain tells me this guy is primarily a slot. Can’t wait to hear the thinking behind this.

Well, your first problem is that you are listening to @saints4lifeagain

[WarPanthers89]

CBS sports on panthers pick:

GRADE ANAYLSIS: B. The Panthers wanted to get faster and they got the fastest player in this draft. He is a nice cover player but he is smallish at the position.

Draft Prospect Outlook:

Sub-6-foot, thin-framed speed cornerback with plenty of versatility. Has the twitchiness to play the slot. Smooth hips allow him to stay in phase after his backpedal. Shows willingness to deliver a pop against extra blockers as a blitzer. Decent ball skills. Best in off-man or zone. Above-average athleticism for his size. Smaller stature hurts him at times. 

No stats available.

 

[Cpt slay a ho]

Y’all are tough critics, guy can play outside and has the skills to be a very good piece. Getting to caught on the height when Alexander went in the first. I was happy with Jackson or Oliver  

[Eric4280]

Just now, luke nukem said:

jeeze this is going to be a disaster isn't it?

Eh I’m not one to overreact, but it’s really intriguing that our rival took two players the huddle would’ve probably preferred (not so much Ridley over Moore) after we picked.

lets see what the kid brings .

[CarolinaSamurai]

Why do we love nickle corners so much when we have big needs on the outside. This is a dumb pick.

[WarPanthers89]

 

 

 

 

 

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Jackson was the state champion in LA in the 100 and 200. Marty Hurney wasn't screwing around when he said he was drafting speed.