Jackson said on Sunday he submitted paperwork to the NFL asking for an evaluation of his draft stock.
“Yeah, I did it,” he said. “I guess I’ll wait til it comes back in and see what it says. I’m not really putting a whole lot of emphasis on it right now. I’m just focused on getting ready for this game and that’s about it.”
Several pre-draft Web sites project the 5-foot-11, 192-pounder to go in the second round.
“I had a couple conversations with coach Saban, but other than that, I hadn’t really got any other feedback from anyone else,” Jackson said. “It’s not really where my mind is right now. It will come. If it happens, it happens, but if it doesn’t, so be it.”
Alabama coach Nick Saban will typically tell a player to return for his senior season unless they’re projected as a first-round draft choice.
Jackson is sixth on the team in tackles with 46, including three for loss. He has 13 passes defended, 12 breakups and one interception that he returned 79 yards.
The Macon, Ga., native spent a year at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy, then stepped into a starting role his freshman season at Alabama.
“Once I get the feedback, I’ll just go from there,” Jackson said. “I’m just focusing on the things I’ve got to do to make this team better to play my part and get ready for this national championship.”
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