EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Logan Ryan believes Adoree' Jackson is the final piece to what could be a super secondary for the Giants.
"You need to be an alpha in your self-belief and we're going to put out a talented secondary," Ryan said. "We have a lot of confidence in our secondary. But we all have to play together, we all have to use our skillsets together and sacrifice for one another. It's going to take practice and it's going to take preparation to see how it all works together."
But with the addition this week of Jackson – the 18th overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft – the Giants seem to have the pieces to field a defensive backfield that can compare favorably with any in the NFL. Jackson will team with Pro Bowler James Bradberry to give the Giants a pair of cornerbacks that will leave opposing wide receivers confused as to which side they would prefer to line up. Ryan and Jabrill Peppers give the Giants a strong safety tandem. Second-year pros Xavier McKinney and Darnay Holmes are versatile players who can play in the slot. Julian Love and Isaac Yiadom are among the reserves who will compete for playing time. And the Giants still have opportunities, including the draft, to add more skilled defensive backs.
Ryan's belief that Jackson's presence will elevate the status of the secondary is rooted not only in the newcomer's talent, but in familiarity. The two defensive backs were Tennessee Titans teammates for three seasons, when Ryan was an eyewitness to what makes the 25-year-old Jackson special.
"He has elite speed," Ryan said. "There are a lot of guys that run fast 40s, but he knows how to play with it as well. He gives you the ability to match up with the faster receivers in the league. That allows your defense to do a lot of things. You don't worry about him getting beat deep too often. He can hold his own with the true speedsters in this league.
"We went through a playoff run in Tennessee and he was matching up with Tyreek Hill a good bit, he matched up against Hollywood (Marquise) Brown in Baltimore, and when we played the Patriots he was matched up against Phillip Dorsett. Those are all legit 4.2 guys and Adoree' takes those matchups on and he handles them. That allows your defense to not worry about that speed as much. Very few corners on the planet have that skillset. He's a young football player and he's a proven football player as well, because he doesn't just run fast. He's an elite corner, because he has some things that a lot of corners don't have – that elite track speed."
Ryan played his first four NFL seasons with New England and helped the Patriots win two Super Bowls before signing with Tennessee as a free agent on March 11, 2017. Six weeks later, Jackson joined him in Nashville as the Titans' first-round draft choice.
"We came in together and started every game next to each other," Ryan said. "We played in many battles together. We played in the AFC Championship Game, played in playoff games, played in preseason games. I love everything about him. He's a really good friend and I'm happy he ended up here, because I know what he brings to the table and he'll be a huge help for us."
When Jackson was released by the Titans last week the first person to check in with him was Ryan.
"It's a good feeling, it just shows you what type of guy he is and just wanting to see how I was doing personally, not even talking football, just checking up on me," Jackson said. "Just to be back reunited playing football with him, I'm just excited because he's a smart guy, he's a good guy and I just speak highly of him because he did a lot for me in Tennessee and I'm just thankful for him."
Ryan's primary motive for calling was to monitor the wellbeing of his friend after the sudden loss of his job. While doing that, why not raise the possibility of coming to the Giants?
"If there was an opportunity to make it happen, I wanted to make it happen right away," Ryan said. "I would love for him to come here; I told him that. Those chips have to align, though. The organization has to feel the same way, the money has to make sense. It's not as easy as people think to just recruit guys. The pieces of the puzzle have to fit. But it looked like it was a good fit for both sides and it made a lot of sense.
"I have a lot of friendships in the league, but Adoree' is a special one. I reached out to make sure he was okay, to make sure he's doing well. I've been in a situation where I played for a franchise and I thought it was a match made in heaven and they didn't think so. I had to pack up, take my talents elsewhere and fell in love with the Giants. I understood where he was at and wanted to reach out to him personally, make sure he's good. I really hope it works out for Adoree', because we're getting a great player and a great person."
Jackson's acquisition is one transaction in a busy and productive Giants offseason that includes re-signing defensive lineman Leonard Williams, adding the best free agent wide receiver in Kenny Golladay and bringing in important pieces like two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph, running back Devontae Booker, defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo and linebackers Reggie Ragland and Ryan Anderson.
"Seeing the front office go get the talented players, seeing them go get some of the best players at their position and bringing them in, it shows you they're serious about winning, it shows you they're willing to put talent in the locker room," Ryan said. "It's up to us as players to bring it all together and to play well together. I think it should be exciting for the fan base. I know it's exciting for the locker room. I just can't wait to see what those practices are going to look like, with Golladay going against Adoree' Jackson and Bradberry and Shep (Sterling Shepard) and (Darius) Slayton and Saquon back. You have a lot of talent there at the skill positions. I can't wait to battle those guys, because I feel like championship teams are born in practice. I encourage all the fans to come to training camp if it's open and I encourage them to pack the stadium, because I think we're going to have a talented team out there that's pretty hungry."
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)
