Truly amazing film of Spring Westfield's DT, Desmond Jackson, who recently gave his verbal commitment to Texas a couple days ago. Keep in mind, this kid was just 2 months removed from his sophomore year in High School when this was filmed. I'm not a guy who likes to project attributes towards folks who haven't earned them, but if you look carefully, you can see glimpses of Suh in this kid.
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Biggest observation
from this video is that Jackson has a truly elite swim move and one of the reasons that he is so successful with it is because he shoots his hands so well initially that he creates separation and doesn’t allow the offensive lineman to get his hands on him. Impressive.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 16, 2010 1:02 AM CST reply actions
Agreed
He gets great separation and then stays low. Very low, yet doesn’t lose any leverage nor speed. Thats a rare combination, and a rare skill set for only a So/Jr out of High School.
Get off your knees Greg, you're blowin' the game.
When its over
you can scroll across other videos and one of them is Matt Hegarty abusing some defensive lineman in the same drill.
"A lot of people look for the easy way to do anything, in swimming there is no easy way." - Eddie Reese
yep..
…also here is another clip of the top prospects doing a pass drill. There is segment w/ Jackson in it (or as they call ‘em “Big Nasty”). He DESTROYS every lineman he goes up against. I’m excited.
by vy til i die on Feb 16, 2010 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
Can you imagine....
Jackson and Espinosa in practice?
by orangetower on Feb 16, 2010 11:16 PM CST up reply actions
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Feb 17, 2010 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
To be honest
This drill is more of a defensive drill, especially if he knows the snap count. However, he looks explosive. Most of these centers didn’t even move their feet and just made it easy on him and finally when one did he did a great job of redirecting his pass rush. Something to salivate over for sure.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I can't imagine he'd be seeing too many one-on-one situations either.
That said, I’m very excited about watching him play on Saturdays. He could be something special if he puts in the work.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
He projects as a three tech
so he will probably be one on one at the college level most of the time.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 16, 2010 6:53 PM CST up reply actions
Besides that...
opponents will be forced to pick their poison. Bible, Dorsey, or this guy. You can’t double team them all.
Wow.
+ Tevin Jackson & Jordan Hicks?
Repulsive
by orangetower on Feb 16, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Disgusting.
I’m literally going to vomit.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Feb 18, 2010 3:54 PM CST up reply actions
Most likely just two on the interior on most downs.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Feb 17, 2010 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
was just about to post that...
Dominant, was he a sophomore in this film? Even if it is his junior film I’ll take him.
by orangetower on Feb 16, 2010 10:40 PM CST up reply actions
Try to analyze this
when I finally get around to doing scouting reports on all these kids. Slowed down by the sheer number of commitments. It’s kind of overwhelming. Not that I’m complaining.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 17, 2010 1:15 AM CST up reply actions
hmmmm
I’d like to see him do more than one move.
That said, only one of the kids he went aganst had any clue how to react to a swim move, and after his initial move was rebuffed, Jackson redirected the other way. These kids he is going against are terrible, but it is plain sick for a sophomore to be that physically developed. Jackson is very well coached, too.
There are rumors of him having other moves
and I see him bullrush a bit, but he does love the swim move and almost always uses it going to his left. Wonder if he can right with it as well.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 17, 2010 5:05 AM CST up reply actions
He can
And he calls it “Blue Steel.”
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Feb 17, 2010 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
Odds Are Beergut
You will have plenty of opportunity.
I’d like to see him do more than one move
by orangetower on Feb 17, 2010 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
Aggie Envy
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
nope
he faces four players
first thing I look at when an offensive linemen is facing someone who uses either a swim or rip move extensively is hand placement by the linemen to counteract the move
three of the four get it wrong, not even coming close to the correct technique, which is why I said they aren’t very good
that isn’t envy, that is fact
Its funny you mention that
because your initial post was fairly similar to mine. The place where your wrong is looking at hand placement. Hand placement is the second most important thing. Feet is first. Hand placement doesn’t amount to a hill of beans if you don’t get yourself between him and the quarterback. I also point out that the third guy who does move his feet did a better job but that Jackson was impressive in redirecting his pass rush.
That is fact. Scamper along back to your kool-aid.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Hand placement is the second most important thing. Feet is first. Hand placement doesn’t amount to a hill of beans if you don’t get yourself between him and the quarterback.
I didn’t say hand placement was the most important thing, I said it is the first thing I’m looking after seeing a swim or rip move. Obviously, foot placement is key in ANY type of block, but the second most important thing to look at would be coming out of their stance. Some of these guys struggle simply rolling their hips, which is an even bigger issue.
The third guy got his ass kicked in pathetic fashion. Are you referring to the second guy, who went aganst him twice? The second time, he got his hands on him in proper technique, he just wasn’t strong enough to keep taking him in that direction, and Jackson came back the other way.
I was referring to the third rep
If you really want to have something to look at as to why he is doing a swim move you will notice that nearly every guy he goes against has his head down and is leaning, thus necessitating the swim move. He is simply making a good read on his part.
The third guy had hand placement but he couldn’t keep his feet. Thus the importance of feet.
As far as rolling hips, it is rare to find any high school offensive lineman that does that. That is a pretty advanced technique as rolling your hips is where you draw your power for your punches or when finishing a defensive lineman on a run block.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
As far as rolling hips, it is rare to find any high school offensive lineman that does that.
This is incorrect. I’ve seen plenty of well-coached high school offensive linemen who roll their hips correctly.
That is a pretty advanced technique
Not really. Give me a tackling dummy and five minutes, and I can teach an 8 yr old to do it correctly. It is a basic fundamental of line play.
Obviously you are a glutton for punishment
Of course it can be taught. The point is that there are many things that need to be taught and mastered previously to that.
Rollings your hips is not something that you teach ahead of stance, starts, feet, hand placement, kick sliding or an assortment of many other things. Of course you will see some offensive lineman do it, too. I didn’t say it doesn’t happen on the high school level, I called it a rarity because it is rare that you see someone do it and do it consistently because frankly it just feels awkward. It takes lots of repetition to ingrain it into your muscle memory so it comes through during play.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Obviously you are a glutton for punishment
…he DOES root for the Aggies.
by vy til i die on Feb 19, 2010 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
YouTube Video
Does he has vision problems? I know his future is very bright, but did he need the shades while abusing those lineman?
Is his size a problem?
6’1" isn’t very tall. Just curious if that is even an issue…..
"A lot of people look for the easy way to do anything, in swimming there is no easy way." - Eddie Reese
Roy Miller was about the same height...nt
by vy til i die on Feb 17, 2010 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
And if I'm not mistaken, so was the legendary Casey Hampton
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Feb 17, 2010 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
As long as they don't have infant arms, absolutely
I’ve always thought that 6’2" was about right for a one-gapper. Some guys seem to get it done at 6’4" or 6’5", which made me re-evaluate my opinions of Richard Seymour when he was coming out of Georgia, but generally I’ve thought of guys like that as a little tall to get as low as would be ideal.
I have beat wholesale ass for a whole lot less.
by burntorangehorn on Feb 18, 2010 9:37 AM CST up reply actions
6'1 is not a huge deal for a defensive lineman
He’s not as likely to bat down as many balls as a taller dlineman but I would prefer penetration over jumping at the line of scrimmage and batting down one ball every 100 attempts.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
sorry had to...
..
but I would prefer penetration
TWSS :)
by vy til i die on Feb 18, 2010 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
I'm just out lobbing softballs
there I go again. haha.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
He looked like an explosive HS athlete. Do not know why we have to compare him to the best college DL of the last decade. Reminded me of a kid I saw on Tom Lemming’s show who was dominating a combine. Course, have not heard from the kid since. Now, that kid was the best DT in Washington D.C. This kid is the best in Texas. HUGE difference.
He dominates in game film as well...
Look for him to blow up the competition this year. I understand he has a great player next to him, so the double teams shouldn’t be an issue. I would love to watch him develop. I think his height is perfect if he can get his pad level under the OL shoulder pads and drive. Looks like he has the goods.
I wasn't trying to compare him to Suh
My mistake if that was portrayed that way. I just think he has a nice swim, bullrush, and counter for only a sophomore in HS, and a very good frame.
I hope they serve beer in hell.
You are talking about Marvin Austin
He plays for UNC and will be a 4 year starter come this fall. He doesn’t get a lot of pub but he will be a first round draft pick in next years draft.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
He's a great player, and has made watching the occasional UNC football game more tolerable
Even better, he has an epic twitter feed.
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Feb 17, 2010 11:19 PM CST up reply actions
did you see that picture he posted??
..man he did 37 reps of 225! that’s sick and he came back!
by vy til i die on Feb 18, 2010 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
I guess it was the right decision with Suh and McCoy
If UNC had any depth on defense they would be scary in the ACC, as it is, I think he’ll be class of that defense.
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Feb 18, 2010 10:40 AM CST up reply actions
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