With the 161st pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Appalachian State linebacker D’Marco Jackson.
Die-hard draft prospect followers were likely familiar with the name, while many casual Saints fans were left scratching their heads. Jackson is a smaller linebacker with above average lateral speed who plays with high energy and uses elite athleticism to make up for his smaller frame.
Essentially, you can view him as a poor man’s Kwon Alexander, and the highlights above support that comparison. For reference, Kwon Alexander’s RAS score was 8.