"Jackson, a second-round pick in 2022, entered the league with the San Francisco 49ers during the early tenure of now-Commanders general manager Adam Peters. Injuries disrupted what was once a promising start. Still, when healthy in 2022 and 2023, Jackson flashed legitimate pass-rush upside, combining for seven sacks while showing the first-step explosiveness that made him a Day 2 selection."
"On just 22 defensive snaps - seven of which came in true pass-rush opportunities - the USC product generated three pressures and three quarterback hurries, consistently stressing the edge. What popped on tape wasn't just the pressure totals; it was how Jackson won. He was explosive off the snap from varying alignments, showed good hands, and the flexibility to turn the corner without losing balance - traits that are hard to teach."
Drake Jackson returned to NFL game action in Week 16 after nearly two years sidelined by injury. He originally entered the league as a 2022 second-round pick with the San Francisco 49ers and showed pass-rush upside in 2022 and 2023, totaling seven sacks when healthy. In limited snaps against the Eagles, Jackson generated three pressures and three quarterback hurries on 22 defensive plays, demonstrating explosiveness, strong hand usage, and the flexibility to turn the corner without losing balance. His skill set offers the Commanders depth along a beleaguered defensive line and presents an opportunity to impact future roster decisions as he faces the Cowboys.
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