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LSU CB Donte Jackson Will Enter The 2018 NFL Draft

by Staff Reporter

January 9, 201835 Comments

Bridgette Hogan/LSU Athletics

LSU cornerback Donte Jackson has announced that he will forgo his senior season and enter the 2018 NFL Draft.

Jackson, a junior from New Orleans, went public with his decision on Monday night via Twitter:

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Jackson joins underclassmen Arden Key, Kevin Toliver, and Toby Weathersby who have announced they're leaving early for the NFL draft.

Other juniors that could declare for the draft include running back Derrius Guice, and offensive linemen Will Clapp and Garrett Brumfield.

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wesman21•76 months

I was already certain that Surtain was coming, but with both Donte and Toliver leaving, you have to think he knows the spot is his if he can earn it. Greedy certainly did and I think he can too. Could be one of the best CB duos we have had in quite some time.

tigerburningbright75•76 months

Once again....LSU is a place where players come to get ready for the NFL. It's no longer a place where players go to win championships.

eugene1928LSU•76 months

You never know

CL8100•76 months

Oh I know! Could be a championship coming near you for lsu if they don't stick their head in the ground like they did in the 4 losses for 2017 season. Could have easily had 4 extra wins. Damn jalen hurts sucks. It wasn't because of him why Alabama is 25 and 2 under jalen hurts. The title game showed that for sure how bad of a qb he is. Halen hurts is bout as equal as Jordan Jefferson was as a q.b. both can't make the throws past 20 yards in tight coverage

Roaad•76 months

Some of you guys are nuts. Donte has all the tools and ability. The only thing he needs to work on is his gambler nature. He has a tendency to break on balls, trying to get the INT, when he should stay with his man to bat it away. Other than that, he has a phenomenal baseline for the NFL. They will get his instincts clicking right in the League. Good luck, Donte. Make Tiger Nation Proud!

eugene1928LSU•76 months

I suspect he would have a hard time tackling even you. 175 lbs going to be hard on him in the nfl

Bayou_Tiger_225•76 months

I'm not sure of his grade, but Donte is ranked as a top 5 CB draft prospect.

BlackTiger89•76 months

I hope the saints draft him!!!

BowDownToLSU•76 months

The NFL drafts on potential. You can't teach speed. High round pick

Ceaux•76 months

Good

Spankum•76 months

Best of luck in your NFL career, Jackson....and, thanks for being a Tiger!

Load Toad•76 months

His speed will put him as a high graded corner.

kbartj•76 months

I would like to see a report of the last 5 years of guys coming out early from LSU

JustinT37•76 months

Our Coaching Staff should have that report, hopefully.

Lsuchs•76 months

13 -Matheiu** -Ware -Simon -Reid -Montgomery* -Mingo* 14 -Turner -Landry -Hill -Beckam -johnson -Ferguson* 15 -Collins 16 -Robinson** 17 -Adams -Dupre -Godchaux -Fournette 16

Lsuchs•76 months

Outside of the 15’ and 16’ draft classes we’ve had a lot of early entries. Had a lot of draftable guys come back for senior season in 2016

conman•76 months

What kind of draft grade did he get? Yet another who should have come back next year. I do wish you the best Donte

oneg8rh8r•76 months

Great Tiger, wish him well and the best of luck......BUT he was ineffective against great QB's, as well as big and tall receivers. Uhh, last I checked that is all the league has. He should have stayed and perfected his craft.

lsusportsman2•76 months

Wish him the absolute best. Loved watching him play. Good luck on your NFL career Donte.

eugene1928LSU•76 months

Couldn't catch a hot butter biscuit, typically got trucked by running backs. I wish him luck at the next level or Wendys whichever comes first.

PortHudsonPlaya•76 months

Pretty uneducated post.

eugene1928LSU•76 months

Ok Burger King then.

SulphursFinest•76 months

Wish he was coming back, but he will have a good career.

BoogahEatah•76 months

Dude could dance his arse off after the opposing team's player made the first down and he made the tackle. #wellbye