CB Dane Jackson
It’s not a surprise to see a seventh-round pick not make a team’s final roster. And the Bills are deep at the cornerback position, at least for 2020.
But don’t sleep on Dane Jackson.
Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said following the 2020 draft that Jackson is going to get a look at both the slot cornerback position and on the outside on the Bills defense. Fighting for the starting job at the No.2 cornerback spot is Josh Norman, Levi Wallace and EJ Gaines. Between health and age, the Bills need a fresher face there, then there’s Taron Johnson at the slot who also has been in and out of the lineup during his young career. due to injury.
Between having a few guys with so-so health history, plus a lack of long-term depth at the position, Jackson could find a solid fit in Buffalo. Plus, some draft analysts had Jackson pegged as a fifth, even fourth-round talent, but he fell to the Bills.
#Pitt DB Dane Jackson with a great win on his first 1v1 rep here in Mobile pic.twitter.com/miFJCgMTpl
— Donnie Druin (@DonnieDruin) January 21, 2020