Michael Jackson, CB-S, Miami (Fla.) #28
6002, 205, 4.48
Notes: From Birmingham, AL. Saw action in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, and totaled 5 tackles as a true freshman in 2015. Played in 12 games and recorded 7 tackles, 1 PBU and 1 FR in 2016. Saw action in all 13 games with 10 starts, finished with 43 tackles, 3 TFL, 9 PBU, 4 INT and 1 FR in 2017. Has a young son, Michael Jr., born in April 2018.
Positives: Excellent athlete. Nice length with prototype blend of speed, coverage skills and instincts. Aggressive jam technique at the line of scrimmage. Can run with receivers stride-for-stride in coverage. Good technique. Gets his head around and plays the ball well. Closes quickly. Can go up for the ball. Good hands. Aggressive on run support. Strong, physical tackler.
Negatives: Can still refine his technique and continue to grow at his reads and recognition.
Summary: First-round prospect who can play anywhere in the secondary.
