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#73 Jonah Jackson/LG OSU – 6’3 306
The Good
- Physical lineman who initiates contact
- Controlled technician keeps his balance well
- Hands are always primed and ready to shoot
- Good straight line athlete who can get to the second level
- Smart lineman who looks for work in pass protection
- Does not get beaten a lot
- Versatility, has played all three interior positions
The Bad
- Lacks lower body mass and power, glutes are underdeveloped
- Overall, an average athlete
- Stops feet when he gets walked back
- Lets players get under his pads and gets bull rushed
- Allows quicker defensive linemen to cross his face
- Struggles to recover when beaten
- Not a lot of upside, probably a finished product physically
Bio
- 24 starts in the past two seasons for Rutgers and Ohio State
- 2018 team captain for Rutgers
- 2018 All-Big 10 honorable mention
Tape Breakdown
Ohio State’s Jonah Jackson brings grit and good technique to the guard position and is a ‘gamer to put it politely He has good feed, and good straight line speed as well, which allows him to get to the second level.