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2016 NFL Draft Preview: CB William Jackson III

The Sports Quotient’s annual Draft Preview series returns! Over the course of the 10 weeks leading up to the 2016 NFL Draft, we will take a look at the top NFL prospects at each position. This sixth week, the focus is on cornerbacks. Our cornerback prospect is William Jackson III of Houston.

Collegiate Career

Cornerback William Jackson III signed with the Cougars in 2013 after one season in junior college. He spent a season as a reserve and was named a starter for his junior and senior seasons. A breakout 2015 campaign saw him recognized as an All-AAC selection, and his performance against Florida State in the Peach Bowl earned him Chik-fil-A Peach Bowl Defensive MVP.