Darius Jackson RB Eastern Michigan

[tm1119]

6' 220 and his workout #'s at the Michigan pro day were reportedly 4.4 40 with a 41" vert and 11'-1" broad. Only started his Sr year and had 208 carries for 1078 yards (5.2 YPC) and 14 TD's. Kiper was on Philly radio this morning gushing about this kid and not hard to see why. He looks like a man vs boys at times. 1 of the more interesting mid-late RB's in this draft class. Power and explosion jump out at you watching him, his SPARQ score would probably be pretty damn high. Looks like he has pretty good hands too.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000193/darius-jackson

 

[Alexander]

Reminds me a little of Karlos Williams.

 

[1LoyalCowboyFan]

https://3sigmaathlete.com/rankings/rb/

 

[RS12]

To find the next Thomas Rawls would be a plus. Can he pick up the blitz?

 

[DFWJC]

Don't know about this kid to really comment other than to say RB is the easiest position to find gems after the 1st round. Almost a given every year.

 

[WhizKid]

Yup! was reading about him the other day. Generally speaking, RBs who go late dont have long careers where they start, but they also generally do not have this athleticism considering size. Def an under the radar prospect, who should get some attention.
http://dynastyfootballwarehouse.com/2016-rookie-profile-rb-darius-jackson/

 

[BAT]

Would use a 6th on this kid.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Been posting about this kid for little while now. In fact, I just posted in another thread. I really like this kid. He is not afraid of contact and has the ability to make you pay if he hits the crease.

 

[WhizKid]

great bang for buck if we could grab him in the sixth.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

great bang for buck if we could grab him in the sixth.

He would play special teams as well. He played some Safety so he could come in and contribute day one if he makes the team.

 

[Hardline]

There is another RB that looks like a great late round pick out of San Jose State names Tyler Ervin if anyone is interested in looking him up.

 

[lkelly]

Seems to have a much better grasp (groan...) on how to hold the ball without fumbling compared to Murray.

 

[conner01]

Been posting about this kid for little while now. In fact, I just posted in another thread. I really like this kid. He is not afraid of contact and has the ability to make you pay if he hits the crease.

Pretty dang fast for his size

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Pretty dang fast for his size

Yeah, his numbers are very impressive. Here is how he compares against the top 10 rated backs in this draft:

Forty: 3rd Fastest 4.40 (his quickest time was a 4.38)
Twenty: Fastest 2.51
Ten: Fastest 1.56
Bench: 3rd Best 20
Vert: Best 41"
Broad: Best 11'1"
Shuttle: 3rd 4.29
3Cone: Best 6.87

The only one who is really close to him, as far as measured testing is Lasco from Cal, who I also like. He's probably not as smooth or as elusive as an Elliot but if you are looking for a one cut, accelerate through the whole and run down hill with power back behind a ZBS, this is a pretty nice prospect. Catches the ball pretty well, lead blocks, pass blocks (although he needs to clean up his technique but he's willing which is most of it). I sound like a Fuller Brush sales guy here but I kinda like this kid.

 

[CATCH17]

Been posting about this kid for little while now. In fact, I just posted in another thread. I really like this kid. He is not afraid of contact and has the ability to make you pay if he hits the crease.

He looks good and the measurables show that he is explosive...

4.4 with a 41 inch vert? Wow.

 

[CATCH17]

Would use a 6th on this kid.

I'd use a 4th with those measurables and how he looks in game.

Now way does he get past round 5.

 

[tyke1doe]

I like the way he carries the ball, but he runs too high. He doesn't run under his pads. And he doesn't appear as fast as 4.4. It's hard to tell with him because the level of competition. But I don't think he'll go before the fifth round, if he gets picked at all.

 

[Silver N Blue]

impressive

 

[BAT]

I'd use a 4th with those measurables and how he looks in game.

Now way does he get past round 5.

Rawls was actually more impressive runner and he went undrafted.

 

[Manster68]

Would use a 6th on this kid.

You might have to go earlier than that.