1. FS Eddie Jackson (Round 4, 2017)
There’s no question that Eddie Jackson is Pace’s best selection in the five years he’s been in Chicago. It’s not even close. Jackson has impressive instincts and a nose for the ball that can’t be taught. Jackson is one of the best safeties in the league — and the Bears stole him in the fourth round.
Jackson has proven himself from the start of his young career. He started all 16 games as a rookie, where he tallied 73 tackles, six passes defensed, two interceptions and scored two defensive touchdowns. Jackson followed that up with an All-Pro season, where he notched 51 tackles, one sack, 15 passes defensed, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and three defensive touchdowns in 14 games in 2018.
While Jackson didn’t have quite the same impact at strong safety in 2019, he remained one of the league’s best safeties. With Jackson returning to centerfield in 2020, he’s expected to return to form.
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