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Bernard Jackson | DE | Tennessee | Southeastern Conference
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'3 255 4.81 3.42
Fourth-year collegian that has seen extensive playing action since he was a true freshman, though most of it was coming off the bench. Totaled 40/5/3 as a senior after 12/4/0 his junior campaign and 18/1/1 as a sophomore.

Terrific athlete that may just be hitting his stride as a football player. Quick off the snap with a nice first step, plays with terrific forward lean and deceptively strong. Displays great range, pursues the ballcarrier from all angles and flashes on the scene. Defends the run, rushes the edge with speed and hard hitting. Not big, lacks overall hand technique and for the most part his college career was marred with inconsistency. Looks awesome for one series of downs but disappears for stretches at a time. Needs to capitalize and build upon his senior campaign and he possesses the underlying athletic talent to be considered in the late frames. Mid Seventh Round.

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