Kylin Jackson CB TCU |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #6 ROLE: Slot/Nickel Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.51 seconds (44%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 12/06/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #6 | |
| ROLE: Slot/Nickel Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.51 seconds (44%*) | |
| Age: 21.10 DOB: 12/06/2004 | |
| Overall Rating: |
63.6 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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74% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 107.7 | |
| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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87% |
| Coverage: |
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62% |
| Zone: |
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68% |
| Man/Press: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#1092
Position rank:
#110 (DB)
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| College Games: 29 College Snaps: 513 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Scott Nelson - Wisconsin |
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74% |
| Nick Grant - Virginia |
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73% |
| Deshawn Pace - UCF |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kylin Jackson began at East Feliciana and finished at Zachary High School in Louisiana. As a junior he made 74 tackles and broke up 11 passes for a Division I state champion, and as a senior he had 72 tackles, three forced fumbles and two blocked kicks. He was a four-star recruit according to On3.Jackson played in five games for LSU in 2023 before an early injury, and his 2024 snaps came mostly on special teams. A move to TCU followed for 2025, where he appeared in 12 games without a start, making two sacks but missing 10 tackles and allowing two touchdowns in coverage.
Jackson is listed at cornerback this season and has a bigger role, playing 222 snaps in eight games. He forced a fumble at Baylor, intercepted a pass against West Virginia and made seven tackles and three assists in the win over Kansas, when he also had four pressures as a blitzer. Five of the seven passes thrown at him have been completed.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Forced a fumble at Baylor and intercepted a pass against West Virginia
- Seven tackles, three assists and four pressures against Kansas
- Effective blitzer who recorded two sacks in 2025
- Experience at safety, cornerback and on special teams units
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Missed 10 tackles in limited snaps during 2025
- Gave up two touchdowns in coverage in 2025
- Penalized twice this season, against BYU and Kansas
- Four college seasons without a start on defense
- Light for a defender who plays near the line
Scouting Report: Summary
Jackson is a versatile, aggressive defensive back who has carved out a role at TCU this season. He has made big plays, with a forced fumble, an interception and a strong game against Kansas.However, he missed 10 tackles in 2025 and has never been a starter. He is light for a box defender and has been flagged twice this season.
Overall, Jackson is a playmaking reserve with special teams value. He projects as a priority free agent who will need to earn a role in camp.
How other scouting services rate Kylin Jackson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
694.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
144.0
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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.
*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.