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2018 NFL Draft: Updated top 25 targets for New York Giants

By Henry Buggy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /
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#13 – Iowa CB Josh Jackson

IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 18: Defensive back Josh Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes breaks up a pass during the first quarter intended for wide receiver Jarrett Burgess #80 of the Purdue Boilermakers on November 18, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IOWA- NOVEMBER 18: Defensive back Josh Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes breaks up a pass during the first quarter intended for wide receiver Jarrett Burgess #80 of the Purdue Boilermakers on November 18, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

NFL Draft analysts have differing opinions as to who the best cornerback is in this year’s draft class, but Jackson’s play speaks for itself.

The 6-foot-1, 192-pound cornerback is a ball-hawk in the secondary, leading the FBS with eight interceptions on the year. While there may be no Marshon Lattimore in this year’s draft, Jackson has the potential to be a game-changer for an NFL secondary.

Kiper has Jackson listed as the 25th best overall prospect in this year’s class and writes that he “was the best corner in college football this season.”

Miller also has high expectations for the Hawkeyes cornerback, ranking him the top player at his position. Bleacher Report’s draft analyst also lists Jackson as the cornerback with the “best potential.”

In his first full season as a starter, Jackson amassed 48 tackles, 18 passes defended, eight interceptions, and scored two defensive touchdowns.

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