Finding Broncos: Austin Jackson, OT, USC | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-5

Weight: 322

Arms: 34-1/8 inches

Hands: 10-1/4 inches

Combine Results

40: 5.07

Bench Press (225 lbs): 27

Vertical Jump: 31

Broad Jump: 115

3-Cone: 7.95

Pros

Very athletic
Knows how to guide the rusher past the QB
Can redirect rushers off their counter-attack
Has plenty of room for added mass without costing athleticism
Has good pop as a blocker
Has good lateral agility
Climbs to the second level quickly
Nimble feet
Has good range as a blocker
Quick kick-slide
Can mirror rushers very well
Knows how to get rushers off balance
Solid recovery from athletic ability.

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Cons

Very raw technically
Hand placement is bad
Footwork is a work in progress
Hand issues take away what power he has in his hands
Hands need to stay up & ready
Body composure needs to be fixed
Will overextend on his kick-slide, opening up for inside counters
Lacks sustained power in his hands
Will lean into blocks
Leans into his punch
Undisciplined blocker

Overview

The ceiling for Austin Jackson is sky high, but he is going to take a lot of work to get there. He is tough as nails and teams are going to love that about him when coupled with his athletic upside.

There is so much to like about Jackson’s tape and the upside he has, but that is also a reason to be cautious. There is a long list of athletically gifted, but raw, offensive tackles that have gone into the NFL only to fail.

Fit with Broncos

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Grade: No. 42 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 2

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