NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Adoree' Jackson first met Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau during an April pre-draft team visit. This marked the start of what has quickly become a strong relationship built on confidence.
That day the two discussed Jackson's 5-foot-10 height, a common knock against the former USC cornerback. LeBeau heard the negatives but had his own opinions. He told Jackson to stand up. He did. Then LeBeau assured Jackson that he wasn't too short to play cornerback for him.
"That competitive spirit attracted me to him," LeBeau said. "He's not the biggest guy in the world, but he's tough and he's very, very athletic.