Donte Jackson NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Carolina Panthers' Pick

POSITIVES

—Was considered one of the fastest players in college football and ran a 2018-best 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the combine.

—Excellent slot cornerback with the speed to stay in-phase against any receiver in the NFL.

—Quickness is off the charts; easy and fluid in space and can flip his hips and run with no hesitation.

—Has experience moving around the defensive backfield but projects best as a nickel.

—Is feisty at the line of scrimmage and gets his hands on receivers well.

NEGATIVES

—Seriously undersized at 5'10½", 178 pounds with a lack of play strength and only seven reps on the bench press.

—Doesn't have the size to get off the turf and compete on 50-50 balls.

—Size will make durability a concern; can he handle the physicality of the NFL?

Donte Jackson CB NFL Draft

OVERALL

Don't be surprised if Donte Jackson is a top-40 pick. He's too fast, too fluid and has too much upside to fall far. Teams looking for a plug-and-play nickel cornerback who has some potential as a punt returner should be all over him.

GRADE: 6.75 (Round 2)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Adoree' Jackson, Tennessee Titans