Two New England Patriots cornerbacks would touch down among NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players of 2021” on Sunday night.
And with J.C. Jackson ranked No. 49 and Stephon Gilmore ranked No. 47, here’s a transcribed look into why, both from their peers in New England and around the league who voted.
On Jackson — No. 49
Undrafted by way of Florida, Riverside City College and Maryland, Jackson has gone on to intercept more passes than any member of his 2018 rookie class. And last season, his nine picks ranked second in the league while his 11 combined takeaways marked the most by a player during Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s tenure.