Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said before the draft that adding speed was a priority at wide receiver and in the secondary. After drafting D.J Moore in the first round, Carolina addressed the secondary by drafting LSU defensive back Donte Jackson in the second round.
Jackson’s 4.32 40 speed immediately stands out, but he tested well in the explosive drills too. He posted a 37 inch vertical and 10.33 inch broad. His SPARQ testing was in the 68.6th percentile.
LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda utilized Jackson’s versatility all over the secondary. Jackson’s best work came in the slot.