The 2018 NFL draft pool just got a whole hell of a lot faster.
Donte Jackson became the fourth LSU underclassmen to leave early this year, confirming on Twitter that he is making himself available as part of the draft pool this April. The 5-11, 175-pound defensive back, who moonlighted as a track star, is expected to be one of the fastest players at the NFL Scouting Combine this year and could challenge the 40-yard dash record of 4.22 set by Washington’s John Ross last year.
Much Love to this University #DJackOut⚡️ pic.twitter.com/dsIxBq435B
— Donte Action Jackson (@_DJack01) January 9, 2018
Jackson was a two-year starter for the Tigers, starting 23 games the past two seasons. He was named second-team All-SEC following the 2017 season.
Cornerback Kevin Tolliver (HERE) and offensive lineman Toby Weathersby (HERE) announced Monday that they were leaving the Tigers and heading to the NFL early. Late last week, defensive end Arden Key (HERE) announced the same decision.