We have no way of knowing whom Baalke wanted to trade up for (and was denied), but let's just assume the draft ended up like this:

Rd. 1: Anton Harrison  (Best move by Baalke as he gets starting tackle, two 5th's and a 7th)

Rd. 2: Brian Branch  (Moving from 54 to 45 would not have cost much- likely a 4th and 6th)

Rd. 3: Ya Ya Diaby (Move from 88 to 82 by giving up one of 5th rounders (more than generous)

Rd. 4: Nick Herbig (instead of Lacey)

Rd. 5: Payne Durham (instead of Abdullah) and Antonio Johnson

Rd. 6: Luke Wypler, Zack Kuntz and Hodges-Tomlinson (totally different players)

Rd. 7: Andrew Vorhees and Parrish


This revised draft nets the Jags:

1. Offensive linemen Harrison and Vorhees (current and future starters at tackle and guard)

2. Much improved secondary (Branch will be pro-bowl safety, Tomlinson and Johnson cover the slot and tight end  respectively

3. Durham and Kuntz can be just as good as Strange at tight end

4. Pass rushers Diaby and Herbig much better prospects than what they got

5. Wypler competes for interior line spot and Parrish is jack of all trades who excels on special teams


Agree with these picks or not, but it would have been very do-able with a General Manager that others will deal with. The Jaguars end up with 11 players who better meet the team's needs including several more capable of eventually become starters or being valuable depth.

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