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Donovan Jackson's stellar PFF grade
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Whaddya think about our new Left Guard?
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In his NFL debut for the Minnesota Vikings against the Bears on Monday Night Football, rookie left guard Donovan Jackson earned an 88.1 pass-blocking grade, which was the best among all NFL guards in Week 1. He finished with a 66.9 run-blocking grade and an overall offensive grade of 74.3, making him one of the top-performing Vikings offensive linemen. 

PFF Grades for Donovan Jackson (Week 1)
  • Pass-Blocking: 88.1
  • Run-Blocking: 66.9
  • Overall: 74.3

Key Aspects of His Performance
Exceptional Pass Protection:
  • Jackson did not allow a single pressure on 25 pass-blocking snaps. His 88.1 pass-blocking grade was the best among guards in Week 1.
Solid Run Blocking:
  • While his pass blocking was the standout feature, his run-blocking grade of 66.9 showed he also performed well in the run game.
Second-Best Rookie Guard Rate:
  • His 12.5% defeated rate was the second-best among all rookie guards.
Strong Offensive Lineman:
  • He was considered one of the top-three offensive players for the Vikings, along with RT Brian O'Neill and C Ryan Kelly.

Jackson’s 88.1 pass blocking grade was so good that it not only led the Vikings, but was actually fourth among players across the entire league in Week 1. Former top ten picks Joe Alt, Charles Cross, and Paris Johnson Jr. were the only men to outdo his production.

The Vikings posted the second-best pass blocking grade (79.4) in the league (trailing Indianapolis) during Week 1. Their run blocking grade (67.4) also was solid at seventh overall. Building in the trenches is something teams often talk about doing but fail to execute on.
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How 'bout a little OL porn to go with that? Consult a doctor if you have an erection that lasts more than four hours...

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And this is why I advocated drafting a lineman on either side of the ball or a weapon on offense prior to the draft. Even though we did some reshuffling in free agency, you turn a weakness into a strength adding a blue chip prospect to the fold. Jackson looks good, much better than that last OSU guard we drafted
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Pro Football Focus assessed RT Brian O'Neill, C Ryan Kelly and LG Donovan Jackson as the Vikings top-three offensive players Monday night. In order, they earned 83.2, 76.4 and 74.3 offensive grades.

O'Neill was proficient in run- and pass-blocking, receiving respective marks of 81.7 and 80.9. The former fared best on the team, and the latter was second to Jackson, whose greatest skill out of Ohio State was his power and strength as a road paver. The rookie performed exceptionally in pass pro, not allowing a single pressure on 25 chances. His 88.1 pass-blocking grade tied for first among all NFL guards in Week 1.

(9 hours ago)MaroonBells Wrote: How 'bout a little OL porn to go with that? Consult a doctor if you have an erection that lasts more than four hours...


What a road grader Jackson is!!!
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Just call him “Stonewall”.        Cool Angel
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(5 hours ago)Kentis Wrote: Just call him “Stonewall”.        Cool Angel

I think I'm going to wait at least 8 or 9 games to give him any nickname.
If he keeps it up, he'll deserve that one.
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(5 hours ago)Kentis Wrote: Just call him “Stonewall”.        Cool Angel

I like it.

Love me some O-line highlights.
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#8
I thought he gave up one pressure where JJ got hit, but that must have been between him and Skule.
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