The New England Patriots have seen cornerback J.C. Jackson evolve in an entirely new way over the last year or two.
Jackson emerged in New England as an undrafted free agent after demonstrating his unique gifts during training camp. The Patriots immediately made him a part of their cornerback rotation in his first year. By his second season in 2019, he was a big part of the team’s defense with 68% of snaps. Last season, when Stephon Gilmore went down with an injury, Jackson elevated to CB1 and has been sensational in the role, particularly this season when the team elected to trade away Gilmore.