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NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Kyle Jackson, S, Florida
by Michael Abromowitz, 4/4/08There is one thing I evaluate more than anything when it comes to safeties:  it's if they can hit.  And after one clip of this entertaining video I know Kyle Jackson can hit with the best of them.  Jackson has great size and solid speed for a safety and looks to be a solid pick in the later round where he can help immediately on special teams.


TheFootballExpert.com:  What is your accurate height, weight and forty time?

Kyle Jackson:  
6’1, 205, 4.52

TheFootballExpert.com:  Describe your game in three words or less.

Kyle Jackson:  
Intelligent and versatile.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you feel is your greatest strength as a football player and what area do you feel you need to improve in?

Kyle Jackson:
  The knowledge of the game and tackling.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What NFL player do you do you think you compare favorably to? 

Kyle Jackson:
Donovan Darius 

TheFootballExpert.com:  Who is the best player you have faced during your college football career?

Kyle Jackson:  
Jay Cutler and JaMarcus Russell.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is your greatest football moment to date?

Kyle Jackson: 
Winning the National Championship game (2006)


TheFootballExpert.com:  Did you have a favorite pro team growing up?  Favorite player?

Kyle Jackson:  
Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars. Donovan Darius

TheFootballExpert.com:  What have former college teammates now in the NFL told you about preparing for the league?

Kyle Jackson: 
Work hard to get there and you always have to bring your best. There are no off days.

TheFootballExpert.com:  When you get your first professional paycheck what is the first thing you will buy?

Kyle Jackson:
Nothing. I will pay all my debts.                     

TheFootballExpert.com:  How will you be preparing for the NFL Draft?

Kyle Jackson:  
I’m training and condition and getting my mind right for the next level.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you have any goals in mind when it comes to the NFL Draft?

Kyle Jackson:  
I want to at least get invited to a camp so I can showcase my talent.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is the one thing you will most miss at college?

Kyle Jackson: 
My friends.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Where is the best place to get a bite to eat in Gainesville?

Kyle Jackson:  
Ballyhoo.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What was your favorite college course and why?

Kyle Jackson: 
Sociology, because I like to learn about why families or humans act the way they act in society.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Any pregame rituals?  Food?  Music?

Kyle Jackson:  
Spaghetti and R&B

TheFootballExpert.com:  What is something football fans may not know about you?

Kyle Jackson:
I got burnt severely as a child. Had to get life-flighted.

TheFootballExpert.com:  Do you read mock drafts or listen to what draft experts have to say?

Kyle Jackson
:  No I try not to.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What was the last good movie you saw?

Kyle Jackson: 
The Kingdom.

TheFootballExpert.com:  What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?

Kyle Jackson:  
Have a great family and open up a gym in
Jacksonville Beach.


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