ExtremeRavens Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Ravens newly acquired safety Eddie Jackson made quite an impression on coach John Harbaugh long before Jackson signed to come to Baltimore — way back in 2017. “I can remember it like it was yesterday,” Harbaugh said after the first day of full team practices Sunday. “I remember him running the ball for Alabama when we’re looking at the draft, and then him having all of these good years in Chicago [and] playing against him.” Jackson, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and 2018 first team All-Pro, stood out on Day 2 of training camp Monday, intercepting a pass from Emory Jones in what was one of many highlights for the defense on a rainy afternoon. In his first public comments since signing with Baltimore last week, Jackson explained his decision to come to Baltimore and how he looks to enhance a secondary and locker room looking to make a run to the Super Bowl. “It felt like a perfect fit,” Jackson said. “Knowing what they have in the building and the tradition of things, I knew it’s perfect for me to come in, do what I have to do to get better everyday and hopefully win the Super Bowl.” A fourth-round draft pick in 2017 out of Alabama, Jackson joins former college teammates Derrick Henry and Marlon Humphrey, who were all part of the Crimson Tide’s 2015 national title team. Jackson also reunites with linebacker Roquan Smith, whom he played with in Chicago from 2018 to 2022 before Smith was traded to Baltimore. “There’s a great group of guys in the locker room,” Jackson said with a smile. “I grew up with a lot of the guys so I feel right at home, it feels natural.” Pairing a veteran like Jackson with Humphrey and fellow safeties Marcus Williams and Kyle Hamilton might be what the Ravens need to solidify a secondary looking to add depth to an already talented core. “He’s a pro, great demeanor,” Harbaugh said. “He seems like he’s picked up the defense. He’s been digging in that playbook really hard and he looks good.” New #Ravens safety Eddie Jackson on why he signed with Baltimore: “It felt like a perfect fit.” pic.twitter.com/YfiEFQ6t9I — Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) July 22, 2024 Now with Jackson in the fold, Swiss army knife defenders like Hamilton and Arthur Maulet can continue to move around and play different positions on new defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s unit. The Ravens laud a secondary stockpiled with moveable and sometimes interchangeable pieces. Harbaugh beamed at the possibility of several “position groupings” that will place players in various spots on the defense in an attempt to mix up coverages and disrupt offenses. “I feel like this is the most deep and competitive room I have had since back at Alabama,” Jackson said. “The guys have been teaching me, answering any questions I have. It’s definitely special.” Jackson is coming off a 2023 season in which he recorded 37 tackles and an interception for the Bears. Despite missing time with injuries in each of the past three seasons, Jackson is still sure of what he can bring to the table in Baltimore with this new group as the Ravens look to make a Super Bowl run. “I can still go out there compete and fly around,” Jackson said. “I can come in and contribute to a team and I know the type of person I am off the field as well. I just want to show that to everyone around the league.” View the full article Quote
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