Lions bolster safety depth with Georgia's Dan Jackson in the seventh round
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions addressed another roster need in the seventh round, adding Georgia safety Dan Jackson with the No. 230 pick overall.
Appearing in 14 games as a senior, the six-foot, 194-pound Jackson tallied 64 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble. During the pre-draft process, Jackson tested well, particularly with his 40-yard dash, which he ran in 4.45 seconds.
Jackson also played on multiple special teams for the Bulldogs, blocking both a punt and field goal during his time at the school. He earned praise from the team's coaching staff for his relentless effort.
"Daniel Jackson is the most untold story on our team," Georgia coach Kirby Smart said last year. "The guy came from I don't know where, walk-on. He runs a 4.5 all of a sudden his freshman year. Where did we get this guy?
"He's a good football player," Smart said. "…All he does is give everything he's got every single day."
Jackson is expected to compete for the third safety job in Detroit behind starters Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. Ifeatu Melifonwu filled that role last season before departing for an opportunity in Miami as a free agent.
Sure looks like Brad is filled every need with his style of drafting by not drafting for need but going to get players or just let them come to him.