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NFL Mock Draft 9.0: Quarterbacks push defensive prospects down board

By Jacob Camenker

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs walks in to the locker room prior to the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 08: Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs walks in to the locker room prior to the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 11: Joshua Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes intercepts a pass intended for A.J. Taylor #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers and returns it for a touchdown during the first quarter of a game at Camp Randall Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 11: Joshua Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes intercepts a pass intended for A.J. Taylor #4 of the Wisconsin Badgers and returns it for a touchdown during the first quarter of a game at Camp Randall Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

. Cornerback. Iowa. Joshua Jackson. 18. player. 36

The Seahawks are going through a major overhaul this offseason. The team has lost a majority of their defensive talent that led them to Super Bowls in previous years. Richard Sherman was released, Michael Bennett was traded, Kam Chancellor and Cliff Avril may be forced to retire, and Earl Thomas has been the subject of trade rumors. If the team wants to stay competitive, they are going to have to add some talent to their defense.

Joshua Jackson is the type of defensive back that the Seahawks seem to like. Jackson has good size and can be a physical player. At 6-foot-1, Jackson has nice length and should be able to deflect a lot of passes. He will be able to be a playmaker, and that is what the Seahawks look for in their corners.

In addition to his nice size and length, Jackson has excellent coverage and ball skills because he used to be a receiver. Jackson only recently switched to corner, and he demonstrated an ability to know exactly what opposing receivers were doing during his junior season at Iowa. That’s how he was able to get a ridiculous eight interceptions during his final collegiate year.

The one thing that Jackson lacks is upper-level athleticism. He clocked a slow 40 time at the Combine, though he improved that at his pro day. Still, what matters more are his instincts and on-field performance, and he proved that those were solid.

If Jackson can continue to be a ballhawk at the next level, the Seahawks will end up having a nice cornerback duo. Jackson would pair well with Shaquil Griffin, and that would do a lot to help offset the other losses the team has suffered in the secondary. Jackson is one of the most talented players on the board here, so he makes a lot of sense.

If the Seahawks don’t want Jackson, they could go after a defensive end like Marcus Davenport or they could opt to get a quality offensive lineman like Kolton Miller. But for now, Jackson makes the most sense.

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