Josh Jackson NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Green Bay Packers' Pick

POSITIVES

—Grabbed 8 INTs in 2017 (3 against Ohio State) and has the best ball skills of any cornerback in the class.

—Total package of size, length, instincts, technique and awareness. Very competitive.

—Excelled in zone coverage but has the body to match up in man situations at the line of scrimmage or in off coverage.

—Feet are balanced and quick in red-zone situations. Can mirror receivers and use his body to shield them from the ball.

—Poised and confident. Had his best games in the biggest moments.

—Has the length and vertical jump to challenge on 50/50 balls.

—Very aware. Plays the ball well in the air.

—Day 1 starter who has developed and well-coached technique.

NEGATIVES

—Ran a poor 40 time (4.56) at the combine and saw his stock drop.

—One-year starter.

—Average tackler.

Josh Jackson CB NFL Draft

OVERALL

Josh Jackson might have been a top-12 pick before his average time at the combine. He still grades out as a top-20 player on film with his awareness, size and ball skills making him a likely starter as a rookie playing outside cornerback. He should still hear his name called somewhere in the second half of Round 1.

GRADE: 7.05 (Round 1)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots