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Former FSU DT Darrell Jackson projected to be Day 2 pick in NFL Draft
- Darrell Jackson, Florida State's top 2026 draft prospect, is projected to be selected in the second or third rounds.
- NFL projections vary: WalterFootball, ESPN, and NFL.com differ on Jackson’s exact draft slot.
- Jackson weighed about 315 pounds in pre-draft workouts after finishing with 45 tackles this past season.
- Jackson’s NFL draft status is framed around a potential Day 2 or Day 3 selection as the draft approaches.
- Multiple mock drafts estimate Jackson’s day and team range, with notable targets including the Jaguars, Chiefs, and Packers.
- Jackson’s senior-season production included 45 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.0 sack.
- Draft opens Thursday night with Round 1, followed by Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday.
- Jackson’s height is listed at 6-foot-5 during his Florida State tenure.
- Analysts cited in the piece include WalterFootball.com's Charlie Campbell, ESPN’s Jordan Reid, and NFL.com's Chad Reuter.
- The story notes timing: Day 2 picks could come in rounds 2 or 3 across Friday.
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