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The draft story of Chad Jackson is a story of jumps.
Vertical jumps, broad jumps, jumps in draft stock, jumping to conclusions and, most likely, a leap of faith.
Even though the Florida receiver has improved his draft standing considerably since the end of the 2005 season, it will take a leap of faith for a team to take him in the first round, where he almost certainly will go.
This is what we know about Jackson: He can run fast. (He ran a 4.32 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine.) He has size. (He measured in at 6-0 7/8, 213.) He is explosive. (He had a 38 1/2-inch vertical jump and 10-2 broad jump.)
This is what we don't know about ...