Adoree' Jackson has shown dominance on the outside
The Giants made another big splash in free agency this week, adding cornerback Adoree' Jackson to the team's deep secondary.
Jackson played only three games (two starts) in 2020 after a knee injury suffered at the start of the season landed him on injured reserve. However, the corner showed more than enough in his first three seasons to explain the team's decision to invest in the talented 25-year-old.
Jackson was one of the most consistent outside cornerbacks from 2017-2019. Across those three campaigns, Jackson earned Pro Football Focus’ eighth-highest grade in outside coverage (85.0) while registering 29 pass breakups.
Since entering the league in 2017, Jackson has been targeted 51 times on passes 20+ yards downfield. Among those 51 targets, he allowed 14 receptions while racking up 18 forced incompletions, the second-most in the NFL.
In addition, Jackson's 17.4 percent forced incompletion rate in 11 games during the 2019 campaign ranked 12th in the league. He surrendered just one touchdown on 390 coverage snaps that season.
Jackson has registered 200 tackles (176 solo), six tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and 33 passes defensed in 46 career games (41 starts). He has also contributed on special teams, returning 27 kickoffs for 601 yards (22.3 avg.) and 53 punts for 464 yards (8.8 avg.).
Jackson is likely to start on the outside opposite Pro Bowler James Bradberry. Joining those two in the Giants' secondary are Logan Ryan, Jabrill Peppers, Xavier McKinney, Darnay Holmes, and Julian Love, just to name a few.
The Giants have signed free agent cornerback Adoree' Jackson.
CB Adoree' Jackson stiff arms K Chris Boswell on a kick return during the first half in Pittsburgh, Nov. 16, 2017.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson intercepts a pass from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) lines up in the secondary during a Week 15 NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Titans 25-23. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree Jackson (25) in action on defense against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree Jackson (25) in action on defense against the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) pressures Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Ravens defeat Titans 20-13. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) catches a pass during pregame warmups before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) gets set during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) gets set on the line of scrimmage during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 03, 2021, in Houston. The Titans beat the Texans 41-38. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs during the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) plays the field during an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 03, 2021, in Houston. The Titans beat the Texans 41-38. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) moves in coverage against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) rushes against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Ravens defeat Titans 20-13. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in coverage during an NFL AFC Championship football against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City won 35-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree' Jackson defends on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 35-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) looks on during pregame warmups before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in coverage during an NFL AFC Championship football against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City won 35-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans won, 20-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) rushes against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Ravens defeat Titans 20-13. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree' Jackson gets set on defense against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 35-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) reacts during an NFL AFC Championship football against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City won 35-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) stands on the field during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) drops into coverage during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Titans 30-20. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree' Jackson (25) waits between plays during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans beat the Ravens 28-12. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree' Jackson (25) lines up for the snap during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans beat the Ravens 28-12. (Matt Patterson via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks up a pass in tended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (15) during in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. Titans won 28-12. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) stand on the sideline against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) drops into coverage in an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Baltimore. The Titans defeated the Ravens 28-12
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) celebrates after a defensive play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) drops into coverage in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans defeated the Patriots 20-13.
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks up a pass for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin (80) during the second half an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans won, 20-13. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) defends on the field against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans won 20-13.(Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) looks on during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Chargers, 23-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) enters the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Titans 30-20. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) defends during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Chargers, 23-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) stands ready for the snap of the football as Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) stands in pass coverage during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts defeated the Titans 19-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) defends during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Chargers, 23-20. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is seen in action during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 20-7. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 20-7. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Bills won 14-7. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Bills won 14-7. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) chases the action during the week 14 regular season NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 30-9. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in action during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans, 21-0. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Tennessee won 43-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) chases the action during the week 14 regular season NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 30-9. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson (25) drops into coverage in action against the New York Giants Sunday December 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during an NFL regular season game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 in Houston. The Texans won, 34-17. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Washington Redskins in the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 25-16.(AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) carries the ball after picking up a fumble in an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 in Houston. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Dec. 06, 2018 in Nashville,TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Dec. 06, 2018 in Nashville,TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Dec. 06, 2018 in Nashville,TN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the ball after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Nashville, TN. The Titans won 34-10. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree' Jackson runs with a punt return in action against the Dallas Cowboys during a NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Titans won, 28-14. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) plays against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in action during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Ravens defeated the Titans, 21-0. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in action against Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) during an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in action during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. The Titans defeated the Cowboys, 28-14. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Eagles 26-23 in overtime. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, on the ground, in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson plays against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs the ball, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) takes a kick-off against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs back a kick-off against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans' kick returner Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks a tackle by Houston Texans' Brian Peters (52) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans' Adoree' Jackson runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tennessee Titans kick returner Adoree' Jackson runs back a kick against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) returns a punt during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against Kansas City Chiefs, in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) is tackled by the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tennessee Titans' Adoree' Jackson (25) returns a kickoff during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tennessee Titans' Adoree' Jackson (25) returns a kickoff during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) stiff arms Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) on a kick return during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) returns a kickoff against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) has the ball stripped away by Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) after making a catch during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) lines up against Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Kick returner Adoree' Jackson (25) plays against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) sets up for a play during the first half an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 40-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) returns a punt past Jacksonville Jaguars punter Brad Nortman (3) for 46 yards during the second half an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Titans won 37-16. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs past Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Thompson (14) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)
Tennessee Titans Adoree' Jackson (25) plays in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Tennessee Titans rookie cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) chases the action during the 2017 NFL week 9 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 23-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson (25) drops into coverage in action against the Houston Texans Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee. Titans cornerback Adoree Jackson (25) is shown during player introductions before the game against the Houston Texans Sunday December 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in coverage during a week 6 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee won 36-22. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) looks on during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. (NFL Photos via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Houston. (NFL Photos via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) in coverage during an NFL AFC divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 35-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tennessee Titans corner back Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
(Tom DiPace via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) returns a punt past Jacksonville Jaguars punter Brad Nortman (3) for 46 yards during the second half an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Tom DiPace via AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive back Adoree' Jackson runs with a kickoff return in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL AFC Wildcard football game on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Titans won, 22-21. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) returns a kickoff during the AFC divisional round game against the New England Patriots Saturday January 13, 2018 in Foxboro, Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Tennessee Titans rookie cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) beams a wide smile as he waves his arms and comes onto the field during pregame player introductions before the 2017 NFL week 9 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 23-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 40-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) defends a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26), Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 40-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans rookie defensive back Adoree Jackson (25) pursues the ball carrier during the NFL AFC Wild Card playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Kansas City. The Titans won the game 22-21. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 40-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 40-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) runs with the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Titans 40-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Adoree' Jackson already feels at home with Giants
Adoree’ Jackson has yet to be assigned a locker, but he is already at home in the Giants' locker room.
Jackson, a talented and speedy cornerback, joined the Giants yesterday, less than a week after he was released by the Tennessee Titans. But unlike many players who change addresses, he need not be apprehensive about how he'll be accepted by his new teammates, because he's already close to some of them.
Cornerback Darnay Holmes was a fellow high school star in Southern California who reached out to Jackson last week. One defensive tackle, Leonard Williams, was his teammate for one season at USC, while another, Austin Johnson, played with him for three seasons in Tennessee. So did safety Logan Ryan, the first person to reach out to Jackson when he was cut. Ryan traveled from his Florida home to the metropolitan area to share a dinner with Jackson and help entice him to join the Giants. The other starting safety, Jabrill Peppers, did so over the phone.
"It meant a lot really to just have people reach out and be able to pick their brains and see what they're like, about the team and what they dislike maybe, but everybody spoke highly of it," Jackson said today on his introductory Zoom call. "It was just great to have people want me to come here. Probably getting recruited, some kids in college they probably shied away from that and didn't really want to recruit, but these guys were on it. I know (Peppers) hit me up and so it was one of those things where it just felt good."
That familiarity will make his transition easier when the team gathers for the first time, whether it's in the spring or training camp, in person or virtually.
"Being able to know a lot of people, it just makes you more comfortable and it's easier to hold each other accountable because you won't be shy to hurt somebody's feelings. They know how you act, you know how they act, you're just able to be cohesive and not bump heads when you're out there. So being able to just learn, pick peoples' brains and just compete. And that's the fun thing knowing Pep, I like (safety Xavier) McKinney's game, I love Darnay, (cornerback James) Bradberry, so it's just going to be a bunch of competition out there amongst us out there on the back end. I'm just excited about that, to be able to know some guys, just feel like I'm not coming into new faces and got to introduce myself – some people I do – but it's just going to be a more comfortable feeling."
Highlights: See Adoree' Jackson in action
Check out the video below to watch highlights of new Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson in action.
