Lamar Jackson-CB-Nebraska

Jan 13, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Phoenix49ers
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BIG and long CB prospect with great ups. Very physical defensive back that has caught my attention a few times when watching Nebraska. He's shown some real improvement in his awareness and willingness to go attack the football in coverage. He'd be an ideal fit for more of a zone coverage scheme like the 49ers run. I've found that he's largely been overlooked as a prospect but the size, length, coverage skills and physicality are all quite intriguing. He'll be playing at the EW Shrine Game later on this week. He's also a Nor Cal native from the Sacramento area so that never hurts.

Nebraska CB Lamar Jackson with the game-sealing INT. pic.twitter.com/8FqLNNdpM8
— Jared Stanger (@JaredStanger) October 5, 2019

Not the QB but this Lamar Jackson stays making plays. Nebraska's top CB who plays at a height of 6'3". Incredible ball skills and feel for the game. Can work on his man on man coverage but definitely will catch the eyes of NFL teams pic.twitter.com/osjrOXxZ2G
— Chris Mallee (@mallee_chris_24) January 10, 2020

Ball skills 10/10
pic.twitter.com/1Q34SQ4H1e
— Chris Mallee (@mallee_chris_24) January 10, 2020

Jan 13, 2020 at 12:23 PM

toppdogg32
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Would LOVE to get this guy !! But, we don't have the draft capital to get him (2nd.-4th. rd. picks). If we can trade down and acquire more pics, then by all means..

Jan 13, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Kolohe
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I want him!!! Just so we can say Lamar Jackson intercepted Lamar Jackson!!!

Jan 13, 2020 at 1:18 PM

Waterbear
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Originally posted by Kolohe:
I want him!!! Just so we can say Lamar Jackson intercepted Lamar Jackson!!!

Jan 13, 2020 at 1:23 PM

NYniner85
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Like it!

Jan 13, 2020 at 8:54 PM

tohara3
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Nice prospect

Jan 13, 2020 at 10:28 PM

SanDiego49er
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He looks really good and seems to have some good ball skills. Kind of a ball hawk with length, size and speed. You can never overlook somebody like that.

Jan 14, 2020 at 1:10 AM

49ers808
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Love it Phoenix! Initially this kid reminded me of Stanley Jean-baptiste for obvious reasons. Obviously he didn't really pan out but I do think Jackson has the potential to be better. Would love this kid to be groomed by Sherman

Jan 26, 2020 at 4:44 PM

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Showed at the Senior Bowl that he is clearly not suited for a primary man coverage scheme. Draft stock may have taken a bit of a hit but that could also help the 49ers odds because for what they ask from their CBs, he fits reasonably well.

The size and length are definitely legit.

#Nebraska DB Lamar Jackson

HT: 6-2
WT: 206
Arms: 32 1/8"
Hands: 9 5/8"#SeniorBowl
— The Draft Network (@DraftNetworkLLC) January 21, 2020

Jan 26, 2020 at 6:57 PM

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m_brockalexander
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Where is this kid projected to go?

Jan 26, 2020 at 7:03 PM

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Originally posted by m_brockalexander:
Where is this kid projected to go?

The 49ers hopefully.

Anywhere from Rounds 3 to 5.

Jan 26, 2020 at 7:14 PM

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What's his tackling like? I think this regime needs to take a page out of the hoodie's book and begin by focusing on tackling when evaluating CB prospects.

[ Edited by Heroism on Jan 26, 2020 at 7:16 PM ]

Jan 26, 2020 at 7:20 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
What's his tackling like? I think this regime needs to take a page out of the hoodie's book and begin by focusing on tackling when evaluating CB prospects.

Inconsistent when it comes to his technique. The desire is definitely there but from what I saw, he likes to try and unload on guys too often rather than just wrapping up.

Jan 27, 2020 at 4:26 AM

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Had a pretty meh week in mobile