Bengals fans aren’t the only ones hailing William Jackson as the next great shutdown corner. Pro Football Focus noticed his breakout year in 2017 and has been quite vocal about all the ways Jackson stands out. Here are a few examples.
The first stat is the most commonly known one. Jackson shut Antonio Brown down last season. Brown is considered by many to be the best wide receiver in the league, but Jackson is his de facto rookie season did not allow Brown to make a single reception.
That is a great start against a top opponent that he will see at least twice a season.