Deon Jackson
Deon Jackson  RB  Duke | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Deon Jackson
Height
6-0
Weight
218
College
Duke
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Atlanta, GA
54.0/100
Player Rating
41
PositionRank (RB)
4.41
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
682
Rush AVG
4.2
Rush TDs
5
Receptions
10
Rec YDs
85

Deon Jackson RB Duke | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Deon Jackson RB Duke
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.41 seconds (91%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-0 (76%*) Weight: 218 (64%*)
Forty: 4.41 (O) (91%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.41 seconds (91%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-0 (76%*) Weight: 218 (64%*)
Forty: 4.41 (O) (91%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 54.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
75%
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Rushing:
52%
Break Tackles:
52%
Receiving/Hands:
37%
Pass Blocking:
34%
Run Blocking:
43%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #455 Position rank: #41
College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1654
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #375 Pos Rank: #54 State Rank: #86
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 84 Stars 247 RATING: 84/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
Strengths
  • Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses.
  • Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
  • Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown behind him.
  • Has sneaky speed but won't always get to the corner. Runs low through the hole with size and strength to move the chains as an interior runner. Has a strong stiff-arm and spin move to slip defenders. Best in goal-line situations finds another level of determination.
  • Well-built with a thick frame and powerful lower body which keeps his legs pumping through contact. Patient behind the line of scrimmage, allowing blocks to create openings, and looks for cutback lanes with accurate vision. Hits the hole hard and runs with power to get the tough yards and a physical attitude.
  • Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
  • Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs hard and with balance, is a patient runner who makes subtle, energetic cuts to make up for his modest explosiveness.
Weaknesses
  • Goes down too easily upon contact and needs to do a better job staying on his feet and anticipating hits. Needs to be more of a finisher and run with more purpose and determination.
  • A tall, upright runner who lacks great power as a runner. Not a quick-twitch athlete and is forced to gear down too much. Not very loose throughout his frame; looks tight redirecting. Will dance and leave his feet instead of taking what's there.
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How other scouting services rate Deon Jackson (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
240.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.