NFL Draft: Giants' Adoree' Jackson reveals how rookies can earn respect in locker room, talks own experience
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
LAS VEGAS – Adoree' Jackson was a first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans in 2017 after a stellar collegiate career at USC and knows exactly what it’s like to walk into a locker room as the rookie trying to make a name for himself and gain the respect of his teammates.
Jackson, who currently plays cornerback for the New York Giants, gave tips for incoming rookies in a recent interview with Fox News Digital about how to win over the locker room when camps and the season start to ramp up.
"Come in and get ready to work. As soon as I got drafted I texted Deshea Townsend, who was the (defensive backs) coach, and asked for all the (defensive backs’) numbers and I personally reached out to all of them and told them I’m excited to join them and ready to work with the guys," Jackson said. "I think that’s the best way to handle it and go about it.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Adoree' Jackson of USC poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked by the Tennessee Titans during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft on April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Elsa/Getty Images)
"When you come in as a freshman in college, you come in as a freshman in high school, you try to prove yourself to get on the bus or whatever it may be. You’re really just trying to earn the respect of the guys and I think the best way to do it is by coming to work every day and willing to learn because you don’t have all the answers. Nobody has all the answers. So, I feel like always learning and always trying to get better and getting work in every day is the best way to go about it."
Jackson was taken 18th overall in the 2017 draft


