Gridiron Insight » Jerry Rice http://www.gridironinsight.com Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:19:33 +0000 en hourly 1 DeSean Jackson is Turning Into the Player the Eagles Hoped He Would http://www.gridironinsight.com/latest-news/desean-jackson-is-turning-into-the-player-the-eagles-hoped-he-would http://www.gridironinsight.com/latest-news/desean-jackson-is-turning-into-the-player-the-eagles-hoped-he-would#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:35:59 +0000 Tyler McConachie http://www.gridironinsight.com/latest-news/desean-jackson-is-turning-into-the-player-the-eagles-hoped-he-would When the Eagles drafted DeSean Jackson in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft they had big visions for him. He was projected a top 10 receiver with the only real knock on him being that he was a little undersized at 5′10″ and 175 pounds. But his big play making ability is what caught everyones attention.

The kid that Jerry Rice called the “fastest receiver I’ve ever seen” is becoing a weapon for the Eagles and can be credited with helping them become an extremely explosive offense. Right now he is averaging 20.4 yards per reception, which is a monster number. And his 4 receiving touchdowns, combined with 1 more rushing and 1 more from a kickoff return, have helped the Eagles to a 5-2 record atop the NFC East.

Six other receivers were taken ahead of Jackson in the draft. I can guarantee those 6 teams are kicking themselves now for passing up on a guy who is turning into one of the most explosive offensive players in league.

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