From now until the 2021 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
#9 Tarron Jackson / Edge Coastal Carolina – 6021 254
The Good
- Good acceleration to the QB
- Heavy hands show up on punch, clubs, chops and swipes
- Very good motor to chase all around the field
- Strength and leverage to play in a two gap scheme
- Good diagnosis Zone running schemes
- Smart with good work ethic
The Bad
- Pops up a the snap limiting his quickness and strength
- Adequate bend and some stumbles at the top of the arc
- Not suited for 1 gap scheme with current snap quickness
- Loses sight of the ball at the mess point
- Marginal when diagnosing Gap/Power run scheme
- Lots of stiffness in his body
Bio
- Career – 188 tackles, 91 solo, 42 TFL, 24.