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New York Giants Draft Prospect: CB Khyree Jackson

Originally posted on FanNation Giants Country
By Nick Falato | Last updated 1/24/24

Khyree Jackson, CB

Height: 6’3
Weight: 195 lbs.
Class: Senior
School: Oregon
Statistics

A former four star recruit out of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he attended Dr. Henry Wise High School. Jackson initially attended Fort Scott Community College in 2019 before he became the number one overall JUCO player, according to ESPN. He was the number two recruit out of Maryland, and the number one corner recruit during the 2021 draft cycle.

After his stint at FSCC, he transferred to the University of Alabama and played two years for Nick Saban. He only played 83 defensive snaps through two seasons in Tuscaloosa. Jackson transferred to Oregon as a three-star; he was the 36th CB and the 200th overall recruit when he transferred before the 2023 season. He played well with the Ducks.

Jackson had one more year of eligibility that he did not use, and he also opted out of the Fiesta Bowl. Jackson will be in attendance at the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Summary

Khyree Jackson is a long disruptive cornerback who is good in run support with solid mental processing in zone. He does not have a ton of playing experience; his footwork, jam, and discernment on committing his hips still need work. Still, he’s an explosive jumper who is excellent at defending deep passes on the vertical plane.

He is a solid overall athlete with high-hips that hurt his overall fluidity. A good coach who can develop his press technique would raise his ceiling significantly. As of right now, he’s an upside selection with some limiting factors and is technically raw, which can be coached up. A zone-heavy system that uses press bail could be a solid landing spot for Jackson.

GRADE: 6.0D

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