From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Illinois safety Keondre Jackson.
#3 Keondre Jackson/Safety Illinois– 6016, 211 lbs. (Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Keondre Jackson | 6016/211 | 9 1/4 | 32 1/8 | 78 1/2 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Anticipates routes well in zone, closing fast on underneath routes
— Displays smooth backpedal and quick hip turn, allowing him to cover sideline-to-sideline in single-high looks
— Wraps up ball carriers with solid form in the open field
— Quick run game reactor, positions himself well to plug gaps from the secondary
— Diagnoses misdirections and read-option plays
— Leader on Illinois State’s defense
— Challenging receivers at the catch point, high pass breakup and interception totals
— Comfortable playing deep safety, in the box, or sliding down into the slot against tight ends or running backs
— Disruptive at the line of scrimmage
— High motor and tackling consistency make him an ideal gunner candidate
The Bad
— Will sometimes take overly aggressive angles in run support, leaving cutback lanes open
— Footwork can be a step slow against quick slot receivers
— Coming from a smaller school, hasn’t faced many varied offensive systems or exotic route combinations and faces learning curve adapting to NFL pre-snap motion and adjustments
— Slight hip stiffness
— Relies heavily on speed to beat blockers rather than using hand technique to disengage
— Bites on play fakes, which leaves him vulnerable on double moves
— Tends to rely on raw physicality at the line, leading to missed jams on technical route runners.