Green Bay Packers: Pros and Cons of Joshua Jackson

Con: One-year starter

Compared in a lot of ways to Richard Sherman, Jackson is another converted receiver to cornerback who’s on his way to the NFL. After moving over to the defensive side of the ball as a sophomore, Jackson didn’t see the field too much on defense until 2017. That lack of experience could be an issue for teams that are looking for an instant starter like the Packers.

Because of that single year as a starter, Jackson needs to prove to teams that he isn’t a flash in the pan that caused so many turnovers in part due to a lack of tape on his tendencies. Using another sport, is he a like a pitcher who is facing the batting order for the second time or is he still the dominant guy he was during the first few innings. That’s Jackson as a corner.

Sherman, to his credit, was able to adapt almost immediately to a cornerback and use his natural receiving skills to be an All-Pro and the face of the position during the Legion of Boom’s glory days. Jackson could do well to pick his brain on how to adapt that style to the NFL and see if he can make a similar impact for the Packers.