Packers 2018 Draft: Twitter reacts to Josh Jackson selection
There has been a positive reaction on Twitter to the Green Bay Packers’ second-round selection of cornerback Josh Jackson.
Cornerback was easily the Green Bay Packers’ biggest need entering the spring. The urgency increased when new general manager Brian Gutekunst traded away Damarious Randall.
But he’s since brought back Tramon Williams and re-signed Davon House to add experience. The focus then shifted to adding young talent in the draft.
So far, so good. In two rounds, Gutekunst has selected two of the draft’s premier cornerbacks. To get Jackson at No. 45 was surprising, and great value.
Let’s take a look at some of the top Twitter reactions to the pick.
Mike Daniels wanted the Packers to select Jackson. It’s fair to say he’s happy that it happened.
😀😁
— Mike Daniels (@Mike_Daniels76) April 28, 2018
Packers first-round pick Jaire Alexander is excited to play alongside Jackson in Green Bay.
https://twitter.com/JaireAlexander/status/990021378811285504
Josh Jackson says he's "good friends" with Jaire Alexander. Excited to play in same secondary.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) April 28, 2018
Pro Football Focus are also impressed.
Our analytics department are nodding in agreement as the Green Bay Packers double dip at cornerback to add the eighth highest player on our big board, Iowa's Josh Jackson pic.twitter.com/054hHPb681
— PFF (@PFF) April 28, 2018
Cornerback was a weakness entering the offseason. A trio of Jackson, Alexander and second-year Kevin King could go a long way to changing that.
Josh Jackson at 45. Led the nation in INTs in 2017. Ball-hawk. Future of the CB group in GB: Kevin King, Jaire Alexander, Josh Jackson. 🔥
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) April 28, 2018
More on that trio…
Kevin King and Josh Jackson on the outside with Jaire Alexander in the slot is a filthy CB group from a talent standpoint. Ballhawks, swagger, size, athleticism.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) April 28, 2018
#Packers still have to address edge rusher, but their CB position could be real good. With Kevin King and Josh Jackson on the outside and Jaire Alexander in the slot, that's a lot of playmaking potential. Helps to have Tramon Williams and Davon House as mentors in the room.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) April 28, 2018
Excited yet? And that’s before we include returning veteran Williams, whose experience will be key in the secondary.
One person that has to be pleased is new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. He needed talented cornerbacks to work with, and he’s got them.
New Packers DC Mike Pettine's gotta be giddy. Brian Gutekunst got him not one but two high-level corners, in Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 28, 2018
It’s hard not to be pleased with Brian Gutekunst’s work so far.
Green Bay got Jaire Alexander, Josh Jackson, and a Saints 1st round pick in the first 45? Are you kidding me? A+ draft. You have my attention Brian Gutekunst!
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) April 28, 2018
With two picks in the bag, here’s a look at the team’s remaining picks:
- Round 4, Pick 1 (101 overall)
- Round 4, Pick 33 (133)
- Round 5, Pick 1 (138)
- Round 5, Pick 10 (147)
- Round 5, Pick 35 (172)
- Round 5, Pick 37 (174)
- Round 6, Pick 33 (207)
- Round 7, Pick 14 (232)
- Round 7, Pick 21 (239)
- Round 7, Pick 30 (248)
Don’t be surprised if Gutekunst uses some of these Day 3 selections to move up at some stage.
Next: Grade, instant reaction to Josh Jackson pick
What are your thoughts on the opening two picks? Are you confident the secondary will become a strength in 2018 with Jaire Alexander and Josh Jackson heading to Green Bay?