Brown and Robinson anchor a defensive front for the Panthers at defensive end. Jackson is technically a defensive tackle, but he has 69 tackles, 4.5 for loss, 2.0 sacks, and four passes defended over the last two years with the Gators. His secret for affecting the pocket from the tackle position is simple: be in place and ready.
"I say, just extra effort, you know, especially with us the tackles, we get doubled a lot," explained Jackson. "So, the D-end guys, you know, they'll bring, they'll make the quarterbacks step up to us, and we'll be there to make the plays. So just extra effort."
Jackson will learn under another SEC lineman, Shy Tuttle, at the tackle position as he adjusts to the NFL's speed. It could be a process, something Jackson knows and is prepared to tackle, pun intended. For now, though, Cam Jackson is ready to watch, learn, and introduce himself to a new fan base.