Donte Jackson

Donte Jackson

28-Year-Old CornerbackCB
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A long-time starter at cornerback for the Panthers, Jackson endured an abbreviated 2022 campaign due to a torn Achilles suffered in November. The injury sidelined him after he tallied 35 tackles and two interceptions (one pick-six) in nine games. After restructuring his contract this offseason, Jackson is staying in Carolina in 2023, when new coordinator Ejiro Evero will take charge of the defense. Once he's healthy, Jackson figures to start opposite the team's top CB Jaycee Horn. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Panthers in March of 2022.
Going to Pittsburgh in trade
CBPittsburgh Steelers
March 12, 2024
The Steelers are set to acquire Jackson from the Panthers in the Diontae Johnson trade, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Jackson was on his way out of Carolina one way or another due to an elevated cap number. In Pittsburgh, he gives the Steelers an experienced corner to pair with 2023 second-rounder Joey Porter. The 55th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson started 76 games across six seasons for the Panthers, picking off 14 passes.
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111097%
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Measurables Review
How do Donte Jackson's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
180 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.32 sec
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
7 reps
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A groin injury ended Jackson's 2021 campaign prematurely, but he still managed 61 tackles, 10 passes defended and two interceptions in 12 games. That output - along with Jackson's decent previous three years - was enough for the Panthers to reward him a three-year contract this offseason. In remaining in Carolina, Jackson should maintain his starting spot opposite Jaycee Horn and have ample opportunities to make plays.
Jackson enters the final year of his rookie contract after enduring a turbulent first three seasons as a pro. Last year, he posted a career-best 11 passes defended in just 14 games, nabbing three interceptions to go with his 34 stops. However, his inconsistencies led the Panthers to draft fellow cornerback Jaycee Horn tenth overall, giving them a new top option at the position. Horn's presence could take some pressure off Jackson, but the veteran speedster will need to be more steady to stave off competition from A.J. Bouye, Rashaan Melvin and Troy Pride for his starting job this term.
A second-round pick in 2018, Jackson proved a tantalizing talent through his first two seasons, with his second proving more frustrating than the first. Although he dealt with a groin issue last term, Jackson finished with 40 tackles, eight passes defended, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 13 games (10 starts). However, those appearances came with a number of big plays allowed, raising concern as Carolina prepares to make Jackson its top cornerback this season following the departure of former No. 1 James Bradberry. Such a role would give Jackson more opportunities to make plays, but the mercurial track star is yet to prove he can stand up to the test.
A second-round pick last year, Jackson made an immediate impact as a rookie. Not only did he start all 16 games, but he also led the Panthers in interceptions and finished fifth in tackles. Overall, he made 74 stops and four picks on nine passes defended, while also notching a sack and forced fumble. With blazing speed, Jackson added excitement to Carolina's secondary even though he endured his share of first-year inconsistencies. Looking ahead to his second season, however, more will be expected of Jackson as he grows in his starting role. If his debut campaign is any indication, that could mean more fireworks from the young cornerback.
Jackson was drafted in the second round of April's draft out of LSU and will likely begin the season as a nickel/dime cornerback for Carolina, but could easily earn a larger role among a relatively inexperienced position group.
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Likely done in Carolina
CBCarolina Panthers
March 4, 2024
Jackson is expected to be released or traded by the Panthers before March 16, when he is due a $4 million roster bonus, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Ends season without interception
CBCarolina Panthers
January 12, 2024
Jackson finished the regular season with 59 tackles (49 solo), zero interceptions on five passes defended and one fumble forced in 16 games.
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Not on Week 16 injury report
CBCarolina Panthers
December 22, 2023
Jackson (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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Still tending to injury
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December 20, 2023
Jackson (back) did not practice Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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Questionable to return Sunday
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December 17, 2023
Jackson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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