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WR James Jackson (transfer to Wayne State)

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By Berk...photos from a 7-on-7.

Reminds me of Deonte Thompson...similar speed and build. Look at their Scout evaluations:

Jackson:

STRENGTHS
Downfield Threat
Quickness off Line
Speed

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Durability
Hands and Concentration
Route-Running Skills

Has elite acceleration and speed. Can run past almost any defender and is dangerous in the open field. Is also an outstanding return man who can go the distance at any point in time. Shows toughness and willingness to block and go into traffic. Makes some tough grabs, but must continue to become more consistent catching the ball. Creates separation with quickness, but must continue to improve route running as well. Needs to add weight/durability.

Thompson:

STRENGTHS
Downfield Threat
Elusiveness with Catch
Speed

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Hands and Concentration
Route-Running Skills

Thompson is a threat to score any time he touches the ball with great moves and blazing football speed. Thompson has a great feel for the football when running his routes and in the open field he maintains his speed into and out of his cuts. He needs to be a little more consistent with the ball and focus on every play to ensure his routes are run properly before the ball is released.
 
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OSUBucks22;1249303; said:
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New video of James in action.

I think James is a very underrated prospect for this class... His speed and toughness on the outside will be an asset to our offense...
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I agree, really like what I see, very quick in and out of cuts, and does a good job of coming back to the ball and going up and getting it...He got freakin' slammed to the ground in that last clip tho...:yow1:
 
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crazybuckfan40;1249590; said:
I agree, really like what I see, very quick in and out of cuts, and does a good job of coming back to the ball and going up and getting it...He got freakin' slammed to the ground in that last clip tho...:yow1:
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Looked like he had been ruled out of bounds, and everyone had stopped except the defender who decided to pick him up and pile drive him into the ground.. looked like a clear late hit to me..:mad2:

I liked the footage cause it showed his hands and his ability to get open on intermediate stuff.. We know he has ridiculous speed, but these clips, Im guessing from his first two games this season, show him catching short and intermediate stuff, catching balls near the sideline, etc...
 
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Detroit News

Jackson comes in at #5 on Scout's list of Top Ten recruits from TSUN.

Thursday, October 2, 2008
Sam Webb: Recruiting
Maxwell, Farrington make big moves among state?s top recruits

With the high school football season now past the midway point, Scout.com has re-worked its rankings of the top 150 players in the state of Michigan and will release them Friday. The top 10, however, has been released a day early to The Detroit News. It should come as no surprise that the top of that list remains unchanged.

Locked in at the No. 1 spot is Detroit Cass Tech defensive tackle William Campbell. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder anchors both lines for the Technicians and has proven unbeatable in one-on-one situations. That's why teams have consistently double-, and at times triple-teamed him. Despite all of that attention, he has managed to rack up 25 tackles, including 12 for loss and nine sacks, while also forcing two fumbles. He has been the engine for a defense that has pitched three shutouts in five games and given up only 13 points all year. "Big Will" is far and away the best player in the state and still considered among the best in the country, as evidenced by his No. 15 ranking in the Scout.com National 100.

Campbell was in Ann Arbor for Michigan's comeback victory over Wisconsin last weekend and will return for at least one more game when he visits officially for the matchup with Michigan State on Oct. 25. While he has expressed his intent to visit LSU, Miami and USC, he hasn't yet set up those trips.

The next three spots on the list are held by Michigan State commitments...

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Speedy Ohio State commit James Jackson of Grand Ledge maintained his position at No. 5. His big-play ability at wideout and as a return man have been crucial elements in his club's improvement from 1-7 last season to 5-0 this season.

At Nos. 6 and 7, a dogfight has ensued between running backs that will line up on opposite sides of the Michigan-MSU rivalry next year. Cass Tech's Teric Jones, who will don the winged helmet, has shouldered the brunt of the rushing load for the Technicians this year and has amassed over 700 yards. Along the way he has silenced critics by showing there is more to his game than the 4.37 40 he ran at the U.S. Army combine in January. Meanwhile, Battle Creek Central's Larry Caper has slimmed down and seen some explosiveness return to his game. The opposition has seen it, as well.

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Comeback Comets take CAAC Blue title outright

Grand Ledge snaps 27-27 halftime tie in convincing fashion
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Senior James Jackson had three for 79 and a touchdown and also ran a punt back 67 yards for six more points.

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Kevin W. Fowler | For The Lansing State Journal

The Holt defense knocks the helmet off James Jackson during their game Friday.
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Grand Ledge wins in OT
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Jackson rushed 6 times for 17 yards and caught 2 balls for 23 yards in the win.
 
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