USC football’s NFL draft count took a step forward on Thursday with the first-round selection of offensive tackle Austin Jackson.
Jackson was picked up with the 18th pick overall by the Miami Dolphins, setting off the usual storm of tweets that accompany draft day.
It was an emotional moment for many, from Jackson who now knows his home in the NFL as well as viewers of ESPN and NFL Network’s broadcast.
That’s because a centerpiece of the coverage around Jackson’s selection was around his bone marrow donation to his sister ahead of the 2019 season.
Jackson’s sacrifice is a great example of his character, but a first-round selection also shows the tremendous potential he displays on the football field.