Redskins Ninth Pick: Defensive End Rob Jackson

Can lightning strike again?

The Redskins used their ninth pick in the 2008 NFL draft, seventh round 242nd overall, on Kansas State defensive end Rob Jackson. Although late in the draft to take a player at a position of considerable need, the Redskins have had recent luck on the defensive line late in the draft. From nfl.com's profile of Rob:

Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 257 (a good start)

Pros: huge upside based on last two seasons' performance, good hands against offensive tackles, good wrap up tackling form, stays with the play.

Cons: little burst off the line will not concern many offensive tackles or QBs, does not provide much run support, needs to improve hand work and foot work, lacks pursuit speed behind the play.


Curly R quick take: I can get behind the notion that defensive lineman past the first few rounds are a disproportionate risk against the value of the pick and the Redskins have had good recent experience on the defensive line with Lorenzo Alexander (undrafted), Chris Wilson (undrafted), Kedric Golston (sixth round) and Anthony Montgomery (fifth round), all of whom contributed to the number six overall defense last season.



Washington Redskin Rob Jackson wrapping up a hapless University of Kansas player from here.