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Draft Sickos · Prospect profile2027 Draft · BB #025
S· #2 S· Round 1· Tier 2 · Pro Bowl ceiling

Jackson
Bennee.

Jackson Bennee

Utah logoUtah· Sr· 6'2"· 195 lb

83R1

"Jackson Bennee's field vision and authority in the deep third make him a defensive architect. His blend of size, transitional fluidity, and an aggressive click-and-close allows him to dictate the passing game's terms, disguising coverages and attacking the football. He projects as a versatile, high-impact starting safety from day one."

Draft Sickos · Scouting profile2027 Draft · No. 002
01Play style

Bennee profiles as the modern 'multitasker' safety prototype the current NFL demands to counter spread offenses and vertical passing games. He possesses an ideal physical frame with wingspan that maximizes his disruption radius, allowing him to punish tight passing windows in both single-high and two-deep safety schemes. His mental processing is pro-level; he displays advanced eye discipline, anticipating routes before the receiver's break, operating with an economy of movement that compensates for any lack of pure speed. At Utah, he was the secondary's communication hub, demonstrating tactical intelligence that suggests an immediate starter capable of managing formation adjustments at the line of scrimmage. His projection to the next level is that of an impact free safety who can drop into the slot to neutralize athletic tight ends thanks to his press technique and functional strength. While his aggression in run support is commendable, his technical tackling profile requires refinement to avoid erratic pursuit angles that result in extra yards after contact. Bennee's ceiling is that of a Pro Bowl-caliber defensive leader, provided he can maintain his physical integrity given his physical and at times reckless playing style. The primary question mark lies in his ability to match the top-end speed of the league's fastest receivers in unassisted man coverage situations without over-the-top help.

02What he does well
  1. 01

    Anticipation Instincts and Ball Production

    Bennee possesses outstanding spatial awareness, allowing him to read QB intentions and execute click-and-close with controlled aggression. His ability to track the ball in the air is natural, converting 50/50 situations into constant disruptions or turnovers. At the next level, this translates to a player who reduces the opposing quarterback's margin for error.

  2. 02

    Positional Versatility and Football IQ

    He has demonstrated the ability to operate successfully as a Deep Half, Robber, or even in the box to reinforce gap integrity. His understanding of teammates' responsibilities allows him to rotate fluidly after the snap, effectively disguising coverages to confuse veteran passers. This versatility is pure gold for defensive coordinators employing hybrid schemes.

  3. 03

    Hip Fluidity in Transitions

    Despite his 6'2" stature, Bennee does not exhibit the typical stiffness of longer safeties, allowing him to open his hips and change direction without losing momentum in the backpedal. This facilitates staying in the hip pocket of slot receivers and reacting to double-move routes with minimal acceleration loss. It's a technical trait that allows him to survive in one-on-one matchups against NFL talent.

  4. 04

    Functional Strength and Block Shedding

    Displays violent and precise hand technique when engaging receivers or tight ends attempting to block him on the perimeter. His ability to establish leverage and utilize his arm extension allows him to disengage quickly to make plays near the sideline. This physical aggression is fundamental for a defender who must act as the last line of defense on lateral run plays.

03What he's missing
  1. 01

    Inconsistent pursuit angles

    At times, his aggression to impact the ball carrier leads him to take overly direct paths in open space, allowing elusive runners to gain the edge. In the NFL, where running backs possess elite acceleration, these miscalculations will result in explosive plays against him. He needs to balance his impetus with more disciplined containment technique.

  2. 02

    High-end tackling profile

    He tends to attack the opponent's upper body rather than wrapping up the waist, which results in a loss of contact balance against heavier players. While he's a feared hitter, his effectiveness as a sure tackler in critical situations must improve to be a reliable factor in single-high safety schemes.

  3. 03

    Questionable top-end speed

    Although his processing speed allows him to play "faster" than his 40-yard dash time, there's a technical doubt about whether he can close space against vertical threats on deep post routes. If forced to run with his back to the ball against the league's elite, his recovery margin might be insufficient if his initial positioning isn't perfect.

04Production
Source · sports-reference

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05Grade + Comps
Overall
82
/ 100 · R1
/ LIKELY
Jevon Holland

Represents his most probable developmental curve as a versatile chess piece who develops into a quality, long-term starter.

/ CEILING
Justin Simmons

Embodies his ceiling as a ball-hawking safety whose intelligence allows him to overcome any speed limitations and consistently create turnovers.

/ FLOOR
Julian Blackmon

Reflects his floor if his angles and tackling do not improve, relegating him to an average starter or a rotational piece with performance peaks.

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RAS · Relative Athletic Score

Kent Lee Platte methodology · ras.football

Pending

/ Combine Feb '27 · Pro days Mar '27

Jackson's RAS will publish once the official testing drops.

The Relative Athletic Score needs the 40, vertical, broad jump, shuttle and 3-cone — numbers that don't exist until the NFL Combine or pro day. Until then we grade the S on percentiles vs. his positional cohort (see athletic radar below).

Auto-syncSource · ras.football
06Perfil atléticovs. S del Big Board
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— — — mediana posicional (p50)

40 yardas
4.47sp50
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