2025 NFL Draft scouting file: Donovan Jackson, OG/OT, Ohio State

Donovan Jackson’s versatility at the offensive line helped lead Ohio State win the nationwide championship. (Picture by means of David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire by means of Getty Photographs)Nate Tice: I had lengthy idea Donovan Jackson was once obviously a guard on the subsequent degree. And I nonetheless felt that means first of all after Jackson moved out to left take on after Josh Simmons’ damage. However Jackson went from enjoying admirably as Will Howard’s blindside protector to downright excellent because the season went alongside. Such a lot in order that I began to assume longer about Jackson’s long term at the outdoor.A formidable and explosive participant, Jackson has change into a extra constant participant as a run and cross blocker this previous season, with cleaner palms and units each serving to him keep out of shedding positions and likewise letting him get some actual motion on touch within the run sport and stonewalling cross rushers. He was once extra in line with his hand placement at guard and his methodology carried over at left take on, the place Jackson received together with his duration (33½-inch fingers) and gear.I nonetheless assume Jackson goes to do his easiest paintings at the inside of on the subsequent degree, the place his loss of overwhelming lateral quickness received’t obstruct him moderately as a lot. However being able to kick outdoor in a pinch unquestionably provides to his price.Charles McDonald: Here is every other Ohio State offensive lineman who must get started in an instant within the NFL.Donovan Jackson was once a large reason the Buckeyes steamrolled defenses at the flooring and his enjoy kicking out to take on, and enjoying neatly, after Josh Simmons and different Ohio State tackles suffered accidents can best lend a hand him at the moment.He’ll be a guard within the NFL, however positional versatility is all the time a plus.