| Thu Apr 22 2010 | 23:43 | Kareem Jackson will get chance to start | ||||
Texans defensive coordinator Frank Bush confirmed Thursday night that No. 20 overall pick Kareem Jackson will immediately compete to be the team's starter at right cornerback. | ||||||
Jackson, coming from Nick Saban's pro-style scheme and having made 40 career starts, has the skill set and pedigree to play early. Glover Quin looks to be locked in on the left side, leaving Jacques Reeves, Fred Bennett, Brice McCain, and Antwaun Molden as Jackson's competition at weak-side cornerback. | ||||||
| Source: houstontexans.com | ||||||
| Thu Apr 22 2010 | 21:40 | Texans select Alabama CB Jackson | ||||
Texans selected Alabama CB Kareem Jackson with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. | ||||||
Jackson, a three-year starter and third-year junior, becomes the No. 2 corner off the board in a bit of a surprise. Boise State's Kyle Wilson remains available. Jackson was the top cornerback for a Crimson Tide team that ranked second nationally in pass efficiency defense last year. He is pro-ready coming from Nick Saban's scheme, and projects as a rookie starter opposite Glover Quin. Jacques Reeves likely moves down the depth chart. | ||||||