Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Rashawn Jackson, FB Virginia
by Ed Valentine on Mar 29, 2010 11:00 AM EDT
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A question for you today. Wouldn't it be nice to have two actual rushing or receiving threats in the backfield behind Eli Manning at the same time?
I guess I am old school in that regard. I hate this blocking back/running back thing most NFL teams utilize now where everyone knows the fullback is never going to touch the ball. I like to see the defense have to guess occasionally which running back to key on. The Philadelphia Eagles, and a couple of other teams, have shown us the past couple of seasons that having a fullback who can do more than block is a huge weapon.
That brings me to Virginia fullback Rashawn Jackson. The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Jackson is a do-everything fullback. And, he is the subject of today's Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile.
Let's take a closer look.
Rashawn Jackson Scouting Reports
From the National Football Post.
Displays a jarring punch on contact as a lead blocker and certainly has the power to eliminate defenders in the run game. He's an intriguing athlete who has the physical makeup to develop into a do-it-all type of fullback at the next level.
From NFL Draft Scout.
Blessed with a legitimate combination of NFL size and athleticism, Jackson will rank among this crop's elite fullbacks. ... Has some tools to ultimately develop into a legitimate interior threat. Good quickness to and through the hole. Decisive runner who presses the line of scrimmage and keeps his legs churning after contact to gain as much yardage as possible. ... Blocking: Good effort to get downfield. Finds his target and is athletic enough to redirect and hit him. ... Too much of a push-blocker, rather than the human pile-driver most teams are looking for in a true lead blocker. ... Developing receiver ... Typically only asked to sneak out of the backfield for dump offs and screens, but has the athletic ability for wheel routes. ... Former inside linebacker who has made a successful transition to fullback for the Cavaliers. Strong special teams player with experience on kickoff return and punt coverage.
From DraftNasty.com.
Reminiscent of former Atlanta Falcons fullback William Andrews in build and versatility, Rashawn Jackson could potentially be the most complete fullback in this year's draft. ... With the ability to run, block and catch, Jackson fits the mold of the prototype fullback.
Why Jackson fits with the Giants
Simple. Are we happy with Madison 'Stone Hands' Hedgecock, or do we cringe every time the ball is heading in his direction? I think you know the answer. Hedgecock is a pure blocking fullback, who really has been just adequate doing that the past two seasons if you believe the Pro Football Focus numbers.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a player who could not only open a hole for Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw or whoever else is back there, but could actually carry the ball once in a while and be reliable when the ball is thrown his way? I sure think so.
Why the Giants should pass
Only because the Giants have lots of other holes to fill before spending a mid- to late-round pick on a fullback.
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good idea
i think i’m alone since everyone is still arguing over spiller.
I like this if you don’t get a rb in the first 3 rounds, you can get a guy who’s one of the best at his position in the draft later. if they go defense early, maybe pick up an OL guy in the 2nd or 3rd… this could be a great way to help out that running game. and like i’ve been saying, versatility is so important
Agree with you
I like the versatility. And I am not engaging in the Spiller argument either. I think it is turning into a dead horse at this point. I am an old school type of guy, so I do like the notion of Hedgecock. But Ed you are right, does pain me sometimes to see the dropped balls and his blocking ability was not sublime last year. Look at what Weaver from the Ealges did to us last year. The more weapons the better.
No mas Spiller...agree, its a dead horse.
As for Rashawn…I’d love to. I think he’s everything in a fullback the Giants could ask for..like a Charles Way.
If he’s available in say, the 7th…wouldn’t be a bad get I guess. But I’d think that Hedge’s days would be numbered then, which wouldn’t exactly be a bad thing.
I’d say I’d rather get a punter in the 6-7th range, but I think with that Jy Bond signing, that’s less likely…
DWTDD
definitely something to it
look what fatass Ray Rice did to the Pats in the playoffs… the first play from scrimmage won that game.
I was watching in awe thinking … how can the Pats’ entire LB corps and secondary not catch this cork!
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Mar 29, 2010 11:44 AM EDT reply actions
Ray Rice is hardly a fatass,
hes just a rock. He’s the “pocket Hercules” type of back MJD is for the Jags
Fatass Ray Rice?
You must be thinking of Le’Ron McClain…..right?
Just gimme some playmakers
by I_Formation27 on Mar 29, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, feel the Ray Rice love
He’s 5’8", 210. He’s a load. His thighs are grafted from a horse.
I wish he was on the Giants, good old fatass Ray Rice.
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Mar 29, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
lol are u saying he has a large buttox
Well I wouldn’t know, but he’s definitely not Steve Slaton-ish….looked prego in the pre-season
Just gimme some playmakers
by I_Formation27 on Mar 29, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha ok I see what your saying,
and while Rice wasn’t the FB at Rutgers, the guy that was (Brian Leonard) is getting some use out at Cincy in the Pass Catching/Running department.
Rice is a load the way I see Bradshaw as a load. I hear standing next to the guy makes you realize how deceiving his size is on a television screen. Bradshaw is f-ing JACKED
Yes
Most of those type of guys are jacked in person Rice, B-Shaw, Turner, Jones-Drew,…..
Leader of the Price-McClain Campaign!!
I would think that 95% of all NFL athletes
are pretty jacked
by mclaren_is_the_best on Mar 30, 2010 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not against a FB pick.
I think it’s funny though that you say you are old school so you don’t like the blocking back/running back combo. I guess if you went really old school you could find FBs that carried more, but I think most consider the blocking back the “old school” aprroach. What the Eagles do is more “new school” to me. You are talking about a west coast offense fullback in that situation where he is more of a reciever than a blocker. I’ve got no problem with the short yardage dive from the FB position, but you can’t expect any more than a couple yards because there isn’t opportunity for the line to create a hole. That is just a push the pile run. A key play in the right situation.
If I had my choice I’d take John Conner over Rashawn Jackson. He is more of a force as a blocker, which I feel still has to be priority one for a FB. Conner doesn’t have the same ability as Jackson to get in the tailback spot and run to the outside, but he can slam it up the gut from the FB spot perfectly. He gets low, has great ball security, and churns relentlessly to push forward. Conner is also a quality reciever with soft hands. That is an area that could certainly be improved at our FB spot. He is also solid on special teams. the dud is a tough former walk on that became a team captain. What’s not to like? The other bonus of COnner is he is being projected in the 6-7 round which I like better for taking FB. Jackson I’ve seen projected in the 5-6.
I like this guy BUT
If they are replacing Hedge it ought to be with a guy that can catch a pass.
The pass is the future of this team, a FB that can pass block and catch passes would be invaluable.
Maybe I can egg Ed into doing a post on Conner
because I think COnner is the player you are asking for.
We have some other guys that catch passes
maybe we should just not be passing to the FB that much.
Leader of the Price-McClain Campaign!!
YES, YES, YES
not to mention he’s a friend of mine, i would love for shawn to be on the Gmen, especially in the later rounds.
Leader of the Price-McClain Campaign!!
not throwing to the FB
Is one option, but it’s always nice to have multiple options. If you want 6 man pro, you can leave the Y, the H, or the F because all can catch passes and run tight routes… that’s a nice luxury to have
Not bad
Not something I thought of lately.
How many times have we seen Madison Hedgecock split out wide and drop a pass? Heck, even on screens. We could be looking to draft a pass catching FB.
Madison
Minus last year is on of if not the best blocking FB in the league, he had a messed up shoulder so i think he will be back in top condition, Madison does little things people dont even notice in the run game……..he also can only catch passes in practice but hey he’s a FB, I expect him to be a great blocker thats all.
Leader of the Price-McClain Campaign!!
True
I keep forgetting Hedgecock played with a bum shoulder most of the season (torn labrum if I recall?). I can’t imagine trying to create space for a guy like BJ with one arm — or rush the passer for that matter (*cough screw you Flozell).
Given some rest, I can see Hedgecock as an important cog in our offense yet again. In fact, wasn’t he one of the only Giants to catch a TD toward the end of last season?
Though
It could possibly be a waste of the time. Weaver’s stats are a product of the West Coast Offense Philly runs. As a traditional FB, he isn’t the best in the NFL as he is touted to be. When Hedgecock was healthy, he played with a huge mean streak. Maybe the Giants could pass on Rashawn and draft specifically an athletic, pass catching fullback rather than a “do-it-all” FB. Then again, this guy might be the only fullback in the draft that can catch.
H-back
An H-back is your athhletic FB. The hybrid between a FB and a TE. We already have one on the roster, drafted him last year. Travis Beckum. Not sure the G-men have quite figured out how best to use him, but he’s there.
Hedgecock has been a beast in the blocking department, but was off his game due to injury last year. I really only want a replacement FB if that player can bring the same kind of head smashing blocking ability as Hedgecock while adding some catching ability. I’m not willing to trade the blocking for the catching. Because like you said we aren’t a west coast team.
when he's on
you’re right, hedgecock is a great blocker. especially on power, great lead man. But, there is something to be said for running the ball with plays like kick and truck out of singleback. If there’s a guy that goes into the huddle who can line up in I-backs or split out and present some threat at both, that’s a headache for defense
I think Rashawn Jackson would be a nice addition to the team..
"When I was a boy and had no sense I got my pecker stuck in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair and tickled my balls, and made me shit in my overalls"
Practice Squad maybe?
If they draft him late, maybe the practice squad in Year One. so he can develop his blocking.
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