Jackson has looked natural as a coverage

Jackson has looked natural as a coverage free safety who can cover in man and play the deep centerfield. As a sophomore, Jackson was a corner who totaled 41 tackles with six passes broken up and one interception. He had 19 tackles with two passes broken up and a pick in 2013. Jackson needs to continue to add weight to tackle in the NFL.*Analysis via Charlie Campbell at WalterFootballNext: War EagleOct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive back Johnathan Ford (23) tackles Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Donald Gray (6) during the first quarter of the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports4. JOHNATHAN FORD, Auburn (60″ – 203 pounds) Projected Round: 3-4Ford has 59 tackles with seven passes broken up. He is a solid, but unspectacular, defender for Auburn who can contribute in pass coverage and run defense. Ford has been a solid defender for Auburn the past few seasons. In 2015, he totaled 118 tackles with one sack, two passes broken up and two interceptions, plus showed that he is a threat as a kick returner. As a sophomore, Ford had 93 tackles with three interceptions.*Analysis via Charlie Campbell at WalterFootballNext: THE OH-IOSep 3, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) returns his second interception during the second half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes won 77-10.
They also like how Hooker drives down on the ball. They feel he is a fast, rangy defender with good ball skills. Right now, they think Hooker is on his way to being a top-20 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Two top national scouts from NFC teams said that Hookers skill set is the best theyve seen from a safety since Eric Berry. They like Hooker more than Jamal Adams, Jabrill Peppers or Marcus Maye. One scout said, in his opinion, Hooker could end up being an elite safety prospect comparable to Berry or the late Sean Taylor. Many in the scouting community feel that Taylor was the best of the best in terms of safety prospects this century. Both of these scouts believe that Hooker is a future top-10 pick. Some other team sources said they have been impressed by Hooker, but at this point, think he would be rated behind Adams and Peppers for them MyNBA2K17 RP. Numerous team sources believe that Hooker is going to end up being their top-rated safety for the 2017 NFL Draft.*Analysis via Charlie Campbell at WalterFootballNext: Panthers Hanging OnThe priority given to the safety position by Gettleman will ultimately determine who is available when the Carolina Panthers are on the clock.