Cornerback William Jackson taken by Bengals at No. 24 overall

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    One of the top cornerbacks in this year's NFL Draft class, William Jackson was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 24 overall pick. Jackson, a JUCO transfer to Houston, was a two-year starter with the team and is one of the few cornerbacks considered NFL-ready but was overshadowed by bigger names like Jalen Ramsey and Vernon Hargreaves in the pre-draft process.

    But Jackson is a legitimate cornerback and has more than his fair share of supporters. Some even suggested he could be the best cornerback in the 2016 NFL Draft, as Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus suggested in February. Jackson doesn't make all of the flashy plays, but he takes wide receivers out of the game for lengthy periods.

    His physicality and aggressiveness rarely go against him and when he takes chances, he picks the right moments. He does get grabby at times and that could lead to penalties at the next level, but he usually keeps it controlled.

    - See more at: http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/4/28/11497824/william-jackson-nfl-draft-pick-cincinnati-bengals
     

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