R4,P112: Eddie Jackson, S - Alabama

[Funkster]

Anyone got any speed numbers on this kid? High school, track if he ran it, etc?

I found this but I don't know if it's accurate:

Jackson checks in at 6'1'', 175 pounds and he really sets himself apart with his speed. He runs a 4.38 40 according to 247Sports.

I don't know numbers but his tape shows speed!

[G08]

Anyone got any speed numbers on this kid? High school, track if he ran it, etc?

I found this but I don't know if it's accurate:

Jackson checks in at 6'1'', 175 pounds and he really sets himself apart with his speed. He runs a 4.38 40 according to 247Sports.

I don't know numbers but his tape shows speed!

Oh for sure, I just like to quantify things like speed if I can.

[Rusty Trombagent]

did you see the interview with saban in the trib? it's a good puff piece, but there was a funny question at the end with saban calling out haters who dont think he's fast enough:

What made him such an effective punt returner?

I can't even tell you. Everybody questions his speed. Everybody questions all this stuff. But if you look at the long punt returns that he made this year, you would say in each case when it started out, it wasn't going to be that good of a play. If you just stopped the film and said, "OK, there's five guys here that have a chance to make this play. I think we might not have a great return." And then all of a sudden, he makes somebody miss. He makes a cut. He sets up a block. And the next thing you know, we're out the gate. There's an instinct, an intuition of skill that goes with all that. Everybody questions Eddie's speed, but nobody ever caught him on any of those punt returns either. And there are quite a few guys in our league that can run.

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[G08]

did you see the interview with saban in the trib? it's a good puff piece, but there was a funny question at the end with saban calling out haters who dont think he's fast enough:

What made him such an effective punt returner?

I can't even tell you. Everybody questions his speed. Everybody questions all this stuff. But if you look at the long punt returns that he made this year, you would say in each case when it started out, it wasn't going to be that good of a play. If you just stopped the film and said, "OK, there's five guys here that have a chance to make this play. I think we might not have a great return." And then all of a sudden, he makes somebody miss. He makes a cut. He sets up a block. And the next thing you know, we're out the gate. There's an instinct, an intuition of skill that goes with all that. Everybody questions Eddie's speed, but nobody ever caught him on any of those punt returns either. And there are quite a few guys in our league that can run.

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Sure did! That's what piqued my interest in his numbers... I think this dude might be a good one if he gets tougher in run support.

[Rusty Trombagent]

ahh, gotcha

[G08]

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[DaSuperfan]

One thing is for certain, Jackson is exciting when the ball is in his hands - either on punt returns or INT's.

[Rusty Trombagent]

One thing is for certain, Jackson is exciting when the ball is in his hands - either on punt returns or INT's.

yeah, those return highlights are legitimately exciting to watch. he sees the field so well with the ball in his hands.

[Passepartout]

Yeah just really think with the ball in his hands, he will be something else.

[G08]

I honestly will be happy if he can get up to about 210 lbs, tackle with more ferocity/consistency, and not fuck up his coverages like we have become so accustomed to with Bears' safeties.

I hope Demps and he are the starters.

[Adipost]

[Rusty Trombagent]

[bearsfaninaz]

To me he did what he was supposed to do. Turn him back inside where had help in case he missed tackle, which sadly he did. Won't bag on him though.

[malk]

I'd want to review the few seconds before that clip starts, the approach angle looks funny but that could be due to the shielding from the receiver.

It's a piss poor tackle though, his head is way out of place and he tries to go too high rather than taking the legs. That tackle should be meat and drink, the TE can't even hand off as it comes from the side he's holding the ball.

[G08]

Kid played well last week against Tampa... I think he'll be a good one. Just needs to get thicker/stronger and keep sticking his nose up there in run support.