The Pittsburgh Steelers have liked CB Donte Jackson for a long time, which they made clear after trading for him. They particularly covet his coverage skills, which is not exactly a surprise given the position he plays. According to Pro Football Focus, he was among the best in the league in one particular area.
Specifically, Jackson ranked fifth in the NFL last season among starting cornerbacks in man-coverage grade. The only cornerbacks who rated higher than him were Tariq Woolen, Sauce Gardner, Jamel Dean, and Trent McDuffie.
Notably, the Steelers’ other projected starter, Joey Porter Jr.