Darrell Jackson Jr.: Bucs' Draft Wild Card

0:00On April 21st, Tababay Buccaneers are gearing up for the NFL draft this Thursday, picking 15th overall and defense is their top priority. Especially the line. Florida State Defensive Tackle Darrow Jackson Jr. stands out as a strong fit at 6.5, 315 pounds, with arms measuring. 34.75 inches, way longer than average. Mockdrafts peck him around 94th overall, likely 3rd round. Jackson's path took him from Maryland as a freshman in 2021, where he notched 22 tackles to Miami for 27 tackles. 3 sacks in 2022, then Florida State. A transfer rules sideline him in 2023, but he exploded in 2024 with 32 tackles, 3.5 sacks, earning. Honorable mention, all ACC, he followed up in 2025 with 45 tackles. Fans and scouts love his length to jam running backs and bull rush centers, plus those big hands for shedding blocks.

1:02But he's raw relies too much on power, lacks pass rush variety, and his high pad level from height hurts leverage, per analyst. At the combine, he skipped the 40 yard dash, but hit positional drills. Florida State's pro day on March 27th added bench press, vertical and broad jump, earning a 71 score from NFL.8. Among tackles, with Vita Vega turning 31 and Kalisha can see battling injuries, Jackson could be that wild card needing a top coach to polish his game, and bolster the Bucks's front. Keep an eye if he slides their way. Stay locked in with NFL news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.