The Bills drafted cornerback Dane Jackson from Pitt in the seventh round with the 239th pick.
Jackson started 41 of 50 games in his four-year career at Pitt. Jackson, 23, is 6-0, 190 pounds and a native of Coraopolis, PA.
1. KNOWN AS A STEADY PLAYER
Jackson had just one interception last year, and none in his junior year. Yet he always seems to be around the ball. He finished with 12 pass breakups last year and was second team All-ACC. He was consistent and reliable for the Panthers, starting every game in the last three years.
NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah described Jackson as efficient.
"I thought he was very quick and efficient in his movement," Jeremiah said Saturday after Jackson was drafted. Jeremiah says Jackson bolstered his draft status with a solid week at the Senior Bowl.
Jackson told his hometown newspaper, the Beaver County Times he's ready to step up to NFL Football.
"I'm confident in my abilities," he said. "I'm just ready to go out there and show the world. That's my goal. All I'm looking for is an opportunity."
2. WATCH THE HANDS!
Some draft analysts worry that Jackson may struggle keeping his hands off NFL receivers in coverage. NFL.com's draft analysis says at Pitt he took advantage of lenient officiating toward 'grabby' coverage. He may not get away with grabbing in the NFL.
Expect defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and his defensive staff to get the most out of Jackson's physical play once he gets to Western New York.
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ROUND 2 | 54 OVERALL
A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
ROUND 2 | 54 OVERALL
A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa runs before an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
ROUND 2 | 54 OVERALL
A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 19-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
ROUND 2 | 54 OVERALL
A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) strips the ball from Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) causing a fumble during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Iowa recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
ROUND 3 | 86 OVERALL
Zack Moss, RB, Utah
ROUND 3 | 86 OVERALL
Zack Moss, RB, Utah
Utah running back Zack Moss (2) out runs UCLA defensive back Rayshad Williams (3) during the first half during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
ROUND 3 | 86 OVERALL
Zack Moss, RB, Utah
FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Utah running back Zack Moss (2) carries the ball against Idaho State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Salt Lake City. Moss was selected to The Associated Press All-Pac 12 Conference team and tied for Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year with Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
ROUND 3 | 86 OVERALL
Zack Moss, RB, Utah
Utah running back Zack Moss (2) runs for a 91-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
ROUND 4 | 128 OVERALL
Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
ROUND 4 | 128 OVERALL
Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
ROUND 4 | 128 OVERALL
Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
ROUND 4 | 128 OVERALL
Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
ROUND 5 | 167 OVERALL
Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
ROUND 5 | 167 OVERALL
Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
ROUND 5 | 167 OVERALL
Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators on November 2, 2019 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. (Tom DiPace via AP)
ROUND 5 | 167 OVERALL
Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm shouts to players during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
ROUND 6 | 188 OVERALL
Tyler Bass, K, Georgia Southern
ROUND 6 | 188 OVERALL
Tyler Bass, K, Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern's Tyler Bass (16) celebrates after kicking a field goal to defeat South Alabama during the second overtime of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, in Mobile, Ala. Georgia Southern won 20-17. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
ROUND 6 | 188 OVERALL
Tyler Bass, K, Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern kicker Tyler Bass kicks during the second half of the Senior Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
ROUND 6 | 188 OVERALL
Tyler Bass, K, Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern's Tyler Bass (16) celebrates his 49-yard field goal with Anthony Beck II (98) during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Appalachian State on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
ROUND 6 | 207 OVERALL
Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
ROUND 6 | 207 OVERALL
Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) catches a pass for a touchdown against UCLA during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
ROUND 6 | 207 OVERALL
Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Oregon State defeated Arizona 56-38. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
ROUND 6 | 207 OVERALL
Isaiah Hodgins, WR, Oregon State
Oregon State wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (17) warms up prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Oregon won 24-10. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
ROUND 7 | 239 OVERALL
Dane Jackson, CB, Pitt
ROUND 7 | 239 OVERALL
Dane Jackson, CB, Pitt
Pittsburgh defensive back Dane Jackson (11) returns an interception for a touchdown during their annual NCAA football spring Blue Gold game, Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Blue team won 10-3. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
#30 Dane Jackson, Cornerback
A rookie taken in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Jackson will likely have to make his mark on special teams early on to be in the mix for snaps. He could be a candidate to help out at nickel corner as well.
State College, PA - September 14, 2019: The Pitt Panthers football team faces the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Keystone Classic at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA - Credit: Jeffrey Gamza/Pitt Athletics
ROUND 7 | 239 OVERALL
Dane Jackson, CB, Pitt
Pittsburgh defensive back Dane Jackson (11) celebrates with teammates following his interception returned for a touchdown against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.(AP Photo/Jared Wickerham)
3. A WESTERN PA STANDOUT IN TWO SPORTS
The Bills selectio of Jackson ensured that for the 26th consecutive year, the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has a player drafted by the NFL.
And Jackson was a high school basketball star at Cornell High School as well as football (at Quaker Valley). He won All-State honors in basketball averaging 28-points per game in his senior year. The highlight was his 51-point explosion in one game.
