Video: Speedy LSU CB Donte Jackson runs plays with the offense
By Adam Spencer
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New LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada is clearly willing to try anything to keep opposing defenses off-balance in 2017.
That includes bringing some players over from the defensive side of the ball, as speedy CB Donte Jackson did on Tuesday.
In the below video, Jackson — one of the fastest players in college football — takes a jet sweep from the quarterback, racing along the line of scrimmage before turning upfield:
Watch #LSU DB Donte Jackson (@_DJack01) run with the offense in a jet sweep drill. pic.twitter.com/4URfHQX51g
— Nick Suss (@nicksuss) April 18, 2017
Whether or not Jackson sees any action on offense this fall remains to be seen, but utilizing his speed in more ways is a good idea for LSU. Jackson is a freak athlete (as you can see below) and getting the ball in his hands makes the Tigers more dangerous:
.@LSUfootball's Donte Jackson is a FREAK athlete. https://t.co/Pn0bIbURoo
40-yard dash: 4.24
AND he did this ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/k5lfqukAHy— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) April 18, 2017
LSU’s spring game is scheduled for Saturday, so Jackson may not have to wait too long to get his first carry.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
