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One potential target flying under the radar is Rutgers receiver JaQuae Jackson. He dominated the ranks of Division II before transferring to Piscataway, where he posted 361 yards and a touchdown before turning attention to the NFL.
In talking to The Draft Network, Jackson elaborated on the interest he received, including from Buffalo.
“It’s been crazy. It almost feels like the recruiting process all over again,” Jackson said. “I feel like I’m in the transfer portal again. I’ve spoken with about 15, maybe 16 teams.
“I have a few visits lined up. I participated in local days with the Giants and Jets. I’m going up to Philadelphia on the 17th for a local day thing with them. The Bills took me to dinner before my Pro Day. That went very well. Damar Hamlin is a friend of mine. I grew up with Dane Jackson as well, who used to play for them. I’m trying to keep that Pittsburgh to Buffalo pipeline going.”
Jackson boasts above-average athleticism, running a sub-4.50 40-yard dash and a 6.85-second three-cone. At 6-foot-1 and under 185 pounds, he projects more as a versatile field stretcher than a consistent threat over the middle of the field, but his journey inspires optimism in his development.
From showcasing fluidity and separation skills against Ohio State to turning on the jets against Temple, Jackson flashed in his final collegiate season.
A lack of elite measurables, a long Division I track record, and a heavily anticipated pre-draft circuit may dampen his stock, but that’s nothing new for Jackson.
“I’m a very competitive guy. I can handle whatever you put on my plate. I’m a little guy from a D-II program, California PA,” Jackson said. “I’ve worked my way up to put myself in this position. I’m humble. I want to be the best. I’m willing to put the work in. I’ve put in endless hours of work. I love the game. I’m going to absorb knowledge to be the best I can be.
“I’ve beaten adversity my entire life. I’ve never taken no for an answer. Every team should want a guy like that.”
In talking to The Draft Network, Jackson elaborated on the interest he received, including from Buffalo.
“It’s been crazy. It almost feels like the recruiting process all over again,” Jackson said. “I feel like I’m in the transfer portal again. I’ve spoken with about 15, maybe 16 teams.
“I have a few visits lined up. I participated in local days with the Giants and Jets. I’m going up to Philadelphia on the 17th for a local day thing with them. The Bills took me to dinner before my Pro Day. That went very well. Damar Hamlin is a friend of mine. I grew up with Dane Jackson as well, who used to play for them. I’m trying to keep that Pittsburgh to Buffalo pipeline going.”
Jackson boasts above-average athleticism, running a sub-4.50 40-yard dash and a 6.85-second three-cone. At 6-foot-1 and under 185 pounds, he projects more as a versatile field stretcher than a consistent threat over the middle of the field, but his journey inspires optimism in his development.
From showcasing fluidity and separation skills against Ohio State to turning on the jets against Temple, Jackson flashed in his final collegiate season.
A lack of elite measurables, a long Division I track record, and a heavily anticipated pre-draft circuit may dampen his stock, but that’s nothing new for Jackson.
“I’m a very competitive guy. I can handle whatever you put on my plate. I’m a little guy from a D-II program, California PA,” Jackson said. “I’ve worked my way up to put myself in this position. I’m humble. I want to be the best. I’m willing to put the work in. I’ve put in endless hours of work. I love the game. I’m going to absorb knowledge to be the best I can be.
“I’ve beaten adversity my entire life. I’ve never taken no for an answer. Every team should want a guy like that.”
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