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The Titans drafted Adoree Jackson to be a game changer on defense and special teams. There was a lot of talk that it would take a while for Jackson to make an impact on defense because Jackson also ran track at USC. He never got a spring practice, so his corner skills would take a while to develop.
It turns out that isn’t exactly the case. Here is what PFF had to say about Adoree’s performance yesterday:
Titans rookie CB Adoree' Jackson was solid in coverage, allowing four receptions on six targets for 42 yards, with just eight yards allowed after the catch. Bortles posted an 86.8 passer rating when targeting Jackson.
He was thrust into the starting lineup last week after LeShaun Sims was injured during practice. Jackson has made it pretty clear that he has no intentions of giving up that spot.
As a bonus, he made a really nice play in run support yesterday on Leonard Fournette:
Really nice tackle by @AdoreeKnows on rookie Leonard Fournette, not letting go to drop him for a loss #TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/sBgyGhIopy
— Titans Film Room (@titansfilmroom) September 17, 2017
That’s how the Titans first round corner plays the run game. Here’s how the Jaguars first round corner (from last year) plays the run game:
Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) will not be denied his touchdown! #TitanUp#TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/YrTLcbSps5
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) September 17, 2017
Which one is better?
Oh, and Adoree also adds this:
.@AdoreeKnows returns the punt 46 yards to set up Derrick Henry's 17-yard touchdown run. He's healthy and back in the game #TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/LKNnjwExfi
— Titans Film Room (@titansfilmroom) September 17, 2017