Adoree' Jackson to Titans: Twitter Reacts as CB Is Selected in 2017 NFL Draft

The Tennessee Titans selected Adoree' Jackson with the 18th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft Thursday.

Jackson tweeted about his selection:

NFL Network's Dan Hellie tweeted how Tennessee got two exciting players in the first round, with Jackson and wide receiver Corey Davis:

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Titans draft = playmakers

— Dan Hellie (@DanHellie) April 28, 2017"

Washington Redskins safety Su'a Cravens congratulated his former teammate:

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Ayeeeeeeee @AdoreeKnows congrats bro !!!!!!!!! I'm so hyped for you bro. YOU MY SOOONNNNNN ✌✌✌✌ #fighton

— Suzy (@Sua_Cravens) April 28, 2017"

Here's how others reacted to the pick:

After catching 27 passes for 414 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore in 2015, Jackson featured less on the offensive side of the ball in 2016. The move worked out well as the junior finished with a career-high 55 combined tackles and five interceptions.

Focusing more on defense was also a smart move for Jackson's pro prospects, since his NFL future will undoubtedly be in the secondary rather than wide receiver.

While Jackson was one of the more exciting players to watch in college football the last couple of years, his potential at the next level is somewhat uncertain.

He measured in at 5'10" and 186 pounds at the combine, according to NFL.com, which isn't ideal size for the position. His 4.42-second 40-yard dash and 36-inch vertical leap did to some extent address concerns about whether he had the necessary physical gifts, however.

Speaking with the Los Angeles Times' Sam Farmer last November, a pair of NFL scouts had some concerns about Jackson.

"He may struggle against a bigger receiver, get pushed off a route or bounce off a tackle," one scout said. "You don't like to draft a small corner in the first round unless they're really dynamic. This guy may be. He's pretty damn good." 

The other scout questioned why Jackson had a tendency to allow his man to get in behind him down the field despite his impressive quickness.

In USC's 26-13 upset of Washington last year, John Ross memorably blew past Jackson for a 70-yard touchdown reception.

The play was an illustration of a bigger problem for Jackson. For somebody as talented and athletic as him, Jackson allowed too many big plays. And while his aggressive nature allowed him to intercept five passes, he also played himself out of position by jumping routes and taking too many risks.

Like Tyrann Mathieu in 2013, Jackson could prove to be a steal for Tennessee.

The USC star can be an immediate option in the return game after averaging 29.5 yards per kick return and 15.8 yards per punt return as a junior. In addition, Jackson has all of the tools to become a consistent cover corner in the NFL if he can rein in his aggression and learn how to read the game better.

Signing Logan Ryan was a nice addition to the secondary, but the Titans still lack a true shutdown cornerback. Jackson may not be that player right out of the gate, but he has the potential to fill that role.

At the very least, Jackson will be an upgrade over LeShaun Sims.