Pros:
Ball skills
Speed
Solid length
Nice hips, but . . .
Cons:
Loses balance when changing direction
Which causes him to hold a lot and lose step with receivers
Rarely physical - would say never, but I remember him delivering a big hit against Temple
Poor explosive power (burst/leaping ability) - this one isn't a huge deal, but I'm noting it
He played on an island more at Houston than he would in Miami, and his ball skills, length, and speed would show well in this D. I wouldn't worry too much about the balance issues, because he won't be asked to change direction in the same way, but his lack of physicality will not play well. Since he is older, you have to wonder if he just doesn't have that in him, and if that's the case, I don't see how Miami could pull the trigger at 13. If it's between Apple and Jackson, I go Apple. I know in the VIP Draft, Miami traded down to the late 20s and drafted Jackson, and I'd feel better about that scenario, and I'd definitely understand it.
