The Denver Broncos added depth to their defensive line, taking Malik Jackson of Tennessee in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
Jackson began his college career at USC as a defensive end, before transferring to Tennessee after sanctions were imposed on the Trojans.
He played defensive tackle for Tennessee last season, turning in a career-high 56 tackles and 11 tackles for loss. He also had 2.5 sacks.
Jackson watched the draft at the home of his grandmother Amy Bynum, who lives in Victorville. While Jackson is not from the High Desert, he said it was important for him to have his moment at his grandmothers home with about 15 of his friends and relatives.
?My grandma has always been there for me,? Jackson said. ?I just thought it?d be a special time to come up here to Victorville and have a chance for everybody to come out here and watch it and be with the family.?
Jackson admitted he was getting a bit nervous after not being selected during the first two days of the draft, but his grandmother was confident all along he would be picked.
?I had faith,? Bynum said. ?The best come last, that?s what I told him, and whatever time (it happens), you?re the best because you strived to do what you wanted to do.?
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