Round 3b: G Jonah Jackson ( Ohio St. ) :Pick # 75 ( 2020 )

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2020 NFL draft: Detroit Lions trade up for Ohio State G Jonah Jackson in third round

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This new thread relates to the following threads:

NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Lineman ( 2020 )

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Round 2 and Round 3 options for the Lions ( 2020 )

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Lions Free Agency Preview and Results: ( 2020 )

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Right now, I remain uncomfortable with the Lions decision to trade up for Jonah Jackson, that much more giving up a high 5th Round pick. Then on top of that, going down 15 spots in the 6th Round. This is way too much. I'm even factoring in the info that the Lions Coaching Staff coached Jonah Jackson at the Senior Bowl and PFF ranked Jonah Jackson the 2nd best interior O-Lineman in this draft. PFFs ranking of Jackson is much higher than I've seen elsewhere at this time. I didn't put Jackson in my Mock Draft, which went through the first 3 picks of Round 4.

To say the least, I'm surprised that the Lions brass values Jackson to such an extent, compared to other Guards available and other draft options that the Lions would give this much draft capital up. This seems like a situation ( I hope Jackson proves otherwise ) not to trade up, unless with the possible except if it's closer to pick # 85 and the trade compensation is far less.

Jonah Jackson looks like a much better pass blocking prospect than a run blocking prospect. Jackson plays with knee bend far more as a pass blocker than as a run blocker. He has much more upper body strength than lower body strength. I hope Jackson proves to be the athlete that Eagles C Jason Kelce is but I'm skeptical. Jackson has great intangibles. However, everything combined that's positive about Jackson as an NFL prospect, including interior O-Line versatility, doesn't seem like enough for the Lions to have overpaid the Colts in order to secure Jackson's rights.

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4 things to know about Jonah Jackson, new Lions’ o-lineman

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Jonah Jackson probably wouldn't have come close to being drafted in the 3rd Round if he would have played his Senior Season with Rutgers, instead of transferring to Ohio State.

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Definitely don’t like the trade. I agree; the Lions gave up way too much. I was also surprised to see the “second best” guard ranking; because I had not seen/read anything like that anywhere else leading up to the draft.
The Lions must have seen “something” at the Senior Bowl that others haven’t. I sure hope they did.


Joe

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Joe, related to what you mentioned, which I agree with, the Lions trade up and selection of Jonah Jackson has the feel of a decision that will either make Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia look like football geniuses. Or it will contribute to them being on the unemployment line.

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Beat writer roundtable: Breaking down every Lions draft pick with those who know them best. JONAH JACKSON

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For what the Lions paid in terms of opportunity cost to trade up and draft Jonah Jackson, the expectation is he should earn a starting job on merit by opening day or soon after. Having said that, the major limitations for NFL teams this off-season could slow Jackson's progress.

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Detroit Lions agree to terms with rookie OL Jonah Jackson

Lions sign third-rounder Jonah Jackson

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Good news!

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Lions rookie OL Jonah Jackson already turning heads in Allen Park


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The most encouraging piece of information in the article for me is that Jonah Jackson has shown the coaches enough that he earned the opportunity to begin the practice as a starter with the # 1 Lions Offensive Line.

The more reps Jackson gets with the #1 O-Line unit, the more ready he and the other starters on the O-Line should be when the regular season begins.

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Lions rookie Jonah Jackson is already on his sixth offense, and it shows

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With Jonah Jackson continuing to hold down the starting RG position, that should prove helpful from a continuity standpoint when the regular season begins. Yet, it's a given that the Bears are going to provide a huge challenge for Jackson in the season opener.

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Packers 42, Lions 21: Game # 2 ( 2020 )

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A bright spot on a dark Lions day.

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Lions 26, Cardinals 23: Game # 3 ( 2020 )

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All things considering, a better start to Jonah Jackson in his first 3 NFL games than realistically could have been expected given the COVID 19 situation and its NFL ramifications.