inside linebacker-D'Qwell Jackson

[Beemnseven]

Don't NFL coaches convert college linebackers of his size to safety in the pros?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Don't NFL coaches convert college linebackers of his size to safety in the pros?

Some college LB's play bigger than their size. Other's play faster than their speed.

We had a kid at our high school, Eric Andino, who never ran faster than a 5.1, but now he's on a full ride to Michigan State as a LB. He plays really fast, although he doesn't run well.

I think Jackson plays big enough to be a LB in the NFL. True strong safetys are a dying breed, as you see more and more cover guys playing.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Some college LB's play bigger than their size. Other's play faster than their speed.

We had a kid at our high school, Eric Andino, who never ran faster than a 5.1, but now he's on a full ride to Michigan State as a LB. He plays really fast, although he doesn't run well.

I think Jackson plays big enough to be a LB in the NFL. True strong safetys are a dying breed, as you see more and more cover guys playing.

Whos a true SS not named Ronnie Lott?

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Don't NFL coaches convert college linebackers of his size to safety in the pros?

not unless they run fast... D'Qwell is like a 4.75 type guy, fine for MLB, not great for safety. Plus he's good at MLB.

He's alsso not a lock for the first round. he's the 2nd highest rated MLB, but only the 7-10th highest LB in the draft.