(12-09-2024, 01:29 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: It's pretty safe to say the Jaguars will be picking somewhere in the 3-8 range. Since they are still playing hard and the remaining schedule is not at all challenging, my guess is that they ultimately will be picking in the 6-8 position. If that's what happens, at this time my draft board would look like this since Hunter will definitely be gone:

1. Will Johnson: Definite position of need. Has missed several games this season so physical evaluation will be critical. Elite potential and a cornerback room of Campbell, Johnson and Jones would be great.

2. Mason Graham: Less likely to be available since he's clearly the top pass-rushing DT in the draft. Have him just a notch below Johnson, but he and Maason Smith have "potential" to be next Henderson/Stroud.

3. Tetairoa McMillan: If they don't keep Kirk, he'd be very tempting. Lacks the speed of BTJ, but a trio of BTJ, McMillan and Washington would be very solid.


I just don't see an offensive lineman worthy of a top 10. Little and Harrison are the tackles and I'd rather wait until round 2 and get Booker or Ratledge (could even trade back a little for Ratledge, if possible). Would then pursue another OL in rounds 3 or 4, preferably someone with the versatility to play anywhere on the line. Someone I'd really like is Grey Zabel of N.D. State. While his best fit is guard, he has played a lot of tackle and could fill in there if needed. Of course, free agency will play a big part in how the draft board will ultimatelylook.

Johnson and Graham are rated about equal to me with Graham as a slight edge because hes in the trenches and no injury. Combine could be the tie breaker but it wouldnt shock me if both kill it, Graham has very high potential as a pass rusher at the next level but dude is a monster against the run as well and probably the best run stopper in the draft. As far as Ratledge it would shock me if he goes in the 1st, I think there is a good chance he wont be there in the 2nd when we pick.  If hes there at your 2nd round pick and hes your top guy you better take him there because it would be a huge gamble. I could see his stock raising even more in the playoffs and the combine.

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