Star Cal Wideout Heads to NFL

California Junior WR DeSean Jackson has decided to forgo his Senior season, and enter the 2008 Draft. To be sure, the only concern that NFL Scouts and GM’s have with Jackson is his rather small frame (5’11,” 172 lbs.). In all other respects, Jackson rates as an elite-level prospect who will likely be the first WR chosen in this year’s Draft. Blessed with extraordinary speed (which should result in a 40-yard dash time in the 4.27-4.35 range), Jackson will be a versatile player for the team that drafts him, providing regular contributions not only in the receiving department, but also in the Punt and Kick Return areas, as well as the occasional end-around carry. Jackson is a potent deep-threat TD machine who left opposing DB’s in the dust numerous times over his 3 years as a Golden Bear, and he possesses reliable hands to boot. Jackson’s all-around athletic ability is readily apparent, as he has had notable success playing baseball both in high school and while in college. In a Draft quite deep at WR, it is a bit difficult to predict exactly when the first NFL team in the market for a wideout will “pull the trigger,” but the odds are in favor of Jackson being off the board by pick #20.

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