2019 NFL Draft: 5 prospects who will divide everybody

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Joe Jackson (DE, Miami)

The movie “Draft Day” delivered one of the great scouting lines of all-time, “Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane.” It basically describes a player that looks beautiful as a prospect but hasn’t backed it up on the field. Joe Jackson isn’t a bad defensive end, but his production is a bit lacking given his size, strength and long arms that often show up on tape.

This doesn’t mean he can turn into a monster when he gets to the pros, but it’s typically a red flag that shouldn’t be ignored. Good pass rushers tend to be natural at what they do. It’s rare for guys to grow into the job. Jackson looks like a future stud but he hasn’t put up the numbers to justify it. Will somebody ignore that and take a chance on him?

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