2016 NFL Draft Tape Analysis: William Jackson III is the Top CB in the Draft

[BrAinPaiNt]

The consensus around this 2016 NFL Draft class is that either Vernon Hargreaves III or Mackensie Alexander, both about 5-foot-10, is the top cornerback. Some may believe Jalen Ramsey is the top cornerback, but I think his best fit at the next level will be at safety. However, I believe there is a cornerback out of Houston that reigns supreme in this position group for the 2016 NFL Draft: William Jackson III. Listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Jackson has the length that NFL teams covet in cornerbacks today, but is also fluid in man coverage and able to close on the hip pocket of a receiver with remarkable quickness. The initial reports of Jackson were late Day 2 by multiple NFL Draft analysts, but when I broke down the tape, I saw a much better player than that. In fact, I think he is the best cornerback in the 2016 NFL Draft, and he will only rise as he gets more exposure.

Link to rest of analysis with plenty of gifs/vine http://thedraftwire.usatoday.com/20...lliam-jackson-iii-is-the-top-cb-in-the-draft/

 

[texbumthelife]

The consensus around this 2016 NFL Draft class is that either Vernon Hargreaves III or Mackensie Alexander, both about 5-foot-10, is the top cornerback. Some may believe Jalen Ramsey is the top cornerback, but I think his best fit at the next level will be at safety. However, I believe there is a cornerback out of Houston that reigns supreme in this position group for the 2016 NFL Draft: William Jackson III. Listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, Jackson has the length that NFL teams covet in cornerbacks today, but is also fluid in man coverage and able to close on the hip pocket of a receiver with remarkable quickness. The initial reports of Jackson were late Day 2 by multiple NFL Draft analysts, but when I broke down the tape, I saw a much better player than that. In fact, I think he is the best cornerback in the 2016 NFL Draft, and he will only rise as he gets more exposure.

Link to rest of analysis with plenty of gifs/vine http://thedraftwire.usatoday.com/20...lliam-jackson-iii-is-the-top-cb-in-the-draft/

Reminds me a lot of Richard Sherman with his length and closing ability. I don't agree he is the best corner in the draft though. I think Hargreaves is the best DB hands down.

 

[conner01]

Could be the best there with our 2nd pick
Don't see us going CB in the first

 

[RS12]

Could be the best there with our 2nd pick
Don't see us going CB in the first

See Paulines latest.

 

[RS12]

Reminds me a lot of Richard Sherman with his length and closing ability. I don't agree he is the best corner in the draft though. I think Hargreaves is the best DB hands down.

Put it to you this way: If I could have a long limbed cover corner or an average size cover corner with equal ability, I know who I am picking.

 

[stilltheguru88]

Wouldnt shock me if he ended up the best

 

[K-DOGG]

I am a UH fan and have watched all his games the past few years and he will be a player on the next level. He has size, long arms, fluid in and out of breaks, and he tough! After the combine, he will blow up if he runs the expected low 4.4's and will rise to the late first round or high second round by draft day!