The New York Giants selected Cornerback, Bennett Jackson in the sixth round of the NFL Draft with the 187th overall pick.
Jackson, is yet another former member of that vaunted 2012 Notre Dame defense that has now been selected in the NFL Draft.
With the 187th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select Bennett Jackson, DB. Notre Dame.
— Dion Caputi (@nfldraftupdate) May 10, 2014
Jackson had a solid career at Notre Dame in which we saw him arrive as a speedy “slot” receiver, transform into a special teams demon as a freshman, and then switch to cornerback to start his sophomore season.
It’s been quite the ride for the New Jersey native who now has a chance to play close to home.
