Steve Jones

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Lamar Jackson's hurdle over a Syracuse defender was perhaps the greatest highlight-reel play of the Louisville quarterback's early Heisman Trophy campaign.

Clemson safety Jadar Johnson doesn't expect to let Jackson accomplish any similar leaping move in Saturday's matchup with the Cardinals.

The 6-foot, 210-pound Johnson told reporters he would "slam" Jackson if he tries to hurdle him, according to video of the interview from TigerNet.com.

When Johnson was asked what it would be like for Clemson to defend Jackson, he at first confirmed with the reporter if he was referring to No. 8, as if he wasn't totally sure who Jackson was just by name. He then said Clemson's defense is good enough that facing Jackson won't "be much of a challenge."

"That's No. 8?" Johnson said. "I don't really feel like we have to step out of our element or jump up another notch to stop him. We have the tools and have the skill set to limit him, and I don't really see any worries with him. Not saying he isn't a good player. He's definitely a good player. I haven't really seen a quarterback as versatile as him, but I feel like we have a pretty good defense. So (with) just my confidence in the defense and us as a whole, as a whole unit, I don't think it'll be much of a challenge."

Then asked how he would react if Jackson tries to hurdle him, Johnson said with a laugh, "I'm going to slam him."

You can watch the full interview with Johnson in the video embedded below:

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