Desean Jackson...Too Fat?

("Desean's a fatty! Desean's a fatty!")

The nitpicking, I mean “evaluation” of Desean Jackson has started. Ok, well it’s been going on for a while now, but it’s beginning to pick up steam as we approach the one week mark until the draft. Also, more and more journalists are beginning to a look at Desean as he begins to make his rounds of visiting NFL teams around the country.

The latest visit to the bay area San Francisco 49ers has some scout reviews, again, highlighting Desean Jackson’s weight. For as much flack that he got for showing up at the combine at a weight that many scouts considered too “light” at 169 lbs, now they’re thinking the guy might be too heavy for his frame after he gained a whopping 6 lbs.

“The pass rush isn't the only area of concern for the 49ers. They'd love to land a pass receiving threat to add to new offensive coordinator Mike Martz's aerial show. That makes Cal's DeSean Jackson another possibility, and he'll be in today for an interview as well.

Jackson's people say he has gained a little weight, to 175 pounds from 169, which has concerned some scouts. He returned Wednesday from visiting the Rams, and he also was brought in by the Eagles and Bucs. He has recovered from the quadriceps and thumb problems that hampered him last year at Cal.

After posting the fastest 40-yard time (4.35) at the combine among wide receivers, he has moved up to a likely first-round selection. Despite a disappointing senior year, he returned six punts for touchdowns in his Berkeley career, an ability that further endears him to the 49ers.”

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I can understand NFL scouts' concerns...somewhat. These are million dollar investments they're talking about here, so they have to make the right choices. And when it comes to the draft, which is the closest thing to a modern day meat market that you will find, a few lbs can make the difference between a player making it through 13 years, or 4 games before hyperextending a muscle and being out for the rest of their rookie year, or career.

But 6 lbs? Sheesh. You heard 'em Desean. 169 lbs is too light, and 175 is too heavy. You're going to need to get to about 172.8 lbs to guarantee a first round pick.

P.S. I don't think Desean falls to the Niners at their spot in the first round, but who knows?