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A three-year starter for the Buckeyes Jackson (6’4/315) spent most of his time as a First Team All-Big Ten guard who allowed just one sack with a 98.7 percent pass block efficiency rate and zero penalties in 2023. However he was pressed into service at left tackle for the final nine games of OSU’s national championship run following a season-ending injury to Josh Simmons. The Second Team All-American gave it his best shot, but pass rushers like Abdul Carter and Josaiah Stewart ate him up on the edge leading to a career high 19 pressures with a 46.5 grade on true pass sets. Fortunately for Jackson, he returns to guard for NFL Draft purposes where he can use his broad shoulders and 33.5-inch arms to pop and drive opponents. He has the prototype guard frame and requisite hip flexibility to torque and turn defensive linemen, and is quick enough to kick out and reach his mark on second-level blocks. Jackson is one of the most accomplished and projectable guards in the class.
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April 25, 2025 2:51 AM
