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Cleveland Browns Draft Profile: Adoree Jackson

By Joel W. Cade

Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) scores on a 52-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans defensive back Adoree Jackson (2) scores on a 52-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during a NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns need an electric kick returner to gain an advantage on special teams. Drafting USC’s Adoree Jackson will not only improve the special teams, but he can also improve a depleted secondary in need of a cornerback.

The Cleveland Browns secondary did not play well last year as injuries and inexperience crippled the secondary, leading to ineffective play. Of the multiple positions in the draft that need upgraded, cornerback is one of the major areas of concern.

The group was supposed to be led by veteran corner Joe Haden. However, injuries severely limited Haden. When he did play, he was often the target of the opposing quarterbacks. Without Haden providing veteran leadership and playmaking stability to the group, the cornerback room quickly began to fall victim to inexperience.

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A 2016 draft day trade for Jamar Taylor proved to be a wise investment as he took advantage of his second-chance opportunity in Cleveland. A second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2013 NFL Draft, Taylor floundered in Miami much in the same way Justin Gilbert struggled in Cleveland. But the Browns took a chance agreeing to swap seventh round picks with the Dolphins to acquire Taylor.

The move proved to be a wise investment as Taylor made 14 starts and eventually grabbed the starting outside cornerback opposite Haden. Although injuries limited Taylor as the season progressed, his play was good enough to earn him a three-year contract extension.

Another player who showed promise was undrafted free agent Briean Boddy-Calhoun from the University of Minnesota.  He quickly made a good impression earning playing time at the slot cornerback position. His play was a bright spot for the Browns, although he did go through significant growing pains in the process.

Beyond those three players, there is not much left in the Browns cornerback room that can looked upon as building blocks for the future.

Drafting Adoree Jackson will immediately improve both the secondary and the kick return game.

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