Originally posted by Giedi:
Originally posted by NinerTy:
The kid is young and raw. Depending on time in games, he will get a sack here and there. But, whatever happens this first year, things usually start to click second or third year. Excited for Drake
Just looking at some of his freshman highlights, his get off looks very similar to Dee Ford. Dee Ford played around 250-ish and if Drake can be bigger (around 275 is what I hear his best weight is at) and still keep that Dee Ford-ish get off, man o man -- talk about getting a steal in the 2nd round.
Personally, I think he can impact the team in his first year. I know Charles Haley did really well his first year when as a rookie he played on loaded 1986 49er DLine.
I am excited to see what Drake Jackson can bring to the 49ers this season. If I recall correctly Jevon Kearse had a great rookie season for the Titans in 1999.
Not saying this is the same situation, but it's possible, however unlikely it may seem, that Jackson can make a big impact in year one. I'll have faith.
I feel like he could be what we hoped Dee Ford would be for us: healthy, and as a byproduct of always being available: impactful.