Veteran defensive tackle Danny Shelton said rookie guard Jonah Jackson "had the look" and was an "aggressive kid," after going against the Lions' third-round pick in one-on-one drills and team periods very early on in training camp.
Since those comments, Jackson has earned an almost exclusive role at right guard with the first-team offense, and he and Shelton now compete on a daily basis.
It's been a quick ascent for Jackson, especially considering there was no rookie minicamp, offseason training program or summer minicamp to help get those first-year players better acclimated to the speed and physicality of the game. They've had to hit the ground running for the start of training camp, and Jackson has caught on better than most.
"It's definitely been eye opening to see what the talent is in the NFL," Jackson said Wednesday after practice. "Being a professional now, you know you get to go against veteran guys like Danny Shelton and Nick Williams and to see how you match up against those guys."
How has Jackson thought he's matched up with those two key veteran additions to the interior of Detroit's defensive line this offseason?
"I definitely feel confident in my game to be able to handle anybody," Jackson said.
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