Packers double up on corners taking Josh Jackson in 2nd

The Green Bay Packers have selected cornerback Josh Jackson out of Iowa in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 45th overall.

He is the second cornerback the Packers have selected after drafting Jaire Alexander 19th overall Thursday night. Jackson was expected by many to be a first-round pick and now the Packers have doubled up on top-level talent at their biggest position of need.

This is also the second straight draft the Packers have taken a cornerback in the second round, taking Kevin King 33rd overall in 2017.

Josh Jackson Bio

Position: CB
School: Iowa
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 192 lbs

Strengths

• Displays good ball skills and shows the vision to return interceptions for large gains.
• Does a great job in trail coverage and does an excellent job of baiting the quarterback into poor throws.
• Displays a willingness to tackle and is adept at jarring the ball out of receiver/running back's hands.
• Recorded eight interceptions during final collegiate season and could replicate similar production in the NFL.

Weaknesses

• Is susceptible to fakes and double moves and will get beaten by more experienced receivers at the professional level.
• Relies on his physicality far too often and could struggle against quicker receivers.
• Needs to remain disciplined early in the play and will often let receivers run by him before deciding to close out at last possible second.

Athletic testing