Brandon Jackson and Stew Bradley

[zoogs]

http://nfl.com/draft/story/10139231

 

In a list of 10 players who impressed him most in interviews, Pat Kirwin includes BJax and Stewart Bradley:

 

6. Brandon Jackson, RB Nebraska -- Some call him a "sleeper" running back. Jackson is an underclassman who some feel should have stayed in school. I challenged him on that subject, and he convinced me he will not be fazed if he drops to the bottom of the second round or even the third round. There is a toughness about him when he speaks that can convince the listener there's nothing you can throw at this kid in the way of adversity that is going to upset his plan to excel in the NFL.

 

10. Stewart Bradley, LB Nebraska -- It's hard to find guys with the size and athletic ability to play Sam linebacker on the line of scrimmage. Stewart has both qualities, plus he's smart and has played enough man coverage to make a defensive coordinator feel comfortable that he isn't limited to just zone coverage calls. He told me there were plenty of times at Nebraska that he would line up on slot receivers and cover them. He was a high school rugby teammate of Haloti Ngata (starting defensive tackle for the Ravens) and is a capable open-field tackler. He could wind up with a career similar to Bill Romanowski on the football field. Bradley is a real smart player who could be a perfect third-round pick for a team like the 49ers or Jets.

[gamecocks]

I would be pleased if the 49ers took either of them in the third (or both since they have two third round picks).

[pigsonthewing]

ill be rooting very hard for both of these guys. Stew was a pretty good LB for us and B-Jax was a man amongst boys in the RB stable last year.

[huskerguy]

Yeah Im really pulling for Bradley... he was a beast in 05 but in 06 had to do to much covering WRs and really hurt his stats and impact on the game. Not sure how B Jax will do in the pros... seems kinda injury pron.

[Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red]

He could wind up with a career similar to Bill Romanowski on the football field.

As long as he doesn't end up as a washed-up steriod user and actor in terrible movies...

 

Edit: Aaah..."on the football field" is the key part in that statement...

[Husker Big Guy]

Brandon Jackson is the most complete back Nebraska has turned out since ... well ... Lawrence Philips.

 

He's more complete than Buckhalter because he blocks so well. More complete than Ahman Green because he blocks well, and catches the ball just as well as AG.

 

He's not as fast as either of those guys, but he has some inside toughness that raises his stock.

 

BJ has a chance to be the best pro running back NU has ever turned out.

[gamecocks]

I read somewhere that Green Bay is looking draft Brandon Jackson. I don't know if it was a team official that said it or just a reporter talking about it.

[Hunter94]

Brandon Jackson is the most complete back Nebraska has turned out since ... well ... Lawrence Philips.

 

He's more complete than Buckhalter because he blocks so well. More complete than Ahman Green because he blocks well, and catches the ball just as well as AG.

 

He's not as fast as either of those guys, but he has some inside toughness that raises his stock.

 

BJ has a chance to be the best pro running back NU has ever turned out.

 

 

although he could turn out to be a pretty solid player, i don't think he will ever surpass Green's stats or accomplishments in the NFL

[BigRedCornhead]

Brandon Jackson is the most complete back Nebraska has turned out since ... well ... Lawrence Philips.

 

He's more complete than Buckhalter because he blocks so well. More complete than Ahman Green because he blocks well, and catches the ball just as well as AG.

 

He's not as fast as either of those guys, but he has some inside toughness that raises his stock.

 

BJ has a chance to be the best pro running back NU has ever turned out.

 

 

although he could turn out to be a pretty solid player, i don't think he will ever surpass Green's stats or accomplishments in the NFL

 

I sure hope he can pass Ahman and Correll's status in the NFL all the great back and running QB's and they have been far and few in the NFL i hope he gets there and tears it up...I am still waiting for porkchop to break out for Baltimore!>!>!>!

[Sugalean]

Roger Craig? Tom Rathman? Anybody remember those two?

 

Lets don't get carried away...

 

BJax has a long ways to go to be mentioned with them as a NFL back.

[kc_husker]

Roger Craig? Tom Rathman? Anybody remember those two?

 

Lets don't get carried away...

 

BJax has a long ways to go to be mentioned with them as a NFL back.

 

I remember those 2. They were the sh#t!!!!!!

[huskered17]

Roger Craig? Tom Rathman? Anybody remember those two?

 

Lets don't get carried away...

 

BJax has a long ways to go to be mentioned with them as a NFL back.

 

 

 

 

How soon we forget

[BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA]

Gil Brandt has BJax as his fourth best RB in the draft:

 

4. Brandon Jackson, Nebraska (5-9 7/8, 210; 4.41)

Jackson had a complete workout at the Combine. He ran his 40s in 4.39 and 4.41 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.14 and the three-cone drill in 7.00 (he ran better at Nebraska's Pro Day). He also had a 37-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-2 broad jump and 21 bench presses. In high school, he rushed for 1,783 yards in his senior season. He also ran track. At Nebraska, he got some playing time while a true freshman in 2004. In 2005, he started two games but had shoulder problems. In 2006, he started nine games and rushed for 893 yards. He reminds you of Frank Gore. He is elusive and has very good quickness, plus good hands. He didn't have great production in college, but has a chance to be a regular and play well for a team.

 

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