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tbgh
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Rd 1 #3) QB Teddy Bridgewater:
(Expecting Bortles and Clowney to be gone) I know many will hate this pick as Teddy has fallen out of favor, but I see a franchise QB in him. To me accuracy is the most important trait and his accuracy is the best in the class. He also improves each year.
Year...2011...2012...2013
Pct...64.5...68.5...71.0
Yds...2129..3718...3970
Y/A....7.2....8.9....9.3
TD....14....27....31
If you look at his toughest opponents, he's just as good if not better.
Sugar Bowl vs. UF in 2012: 20 of 32 for 266 yards 2 TDs and 1 INT
vs. UCF in 2013: 29 of 38 for 341 yards 2 TDs and 0 INT (Including late 4Q drive for TD to take the lead)
Russell Athletic Bowl vs. Miami in 2013: 35 of 45 for 447 yards 3 TDs and 0 INT
From the eye-test he's got a quick release, an average NFL arm, and makes great decisions. He's got enough height and while people criticize his frame he's never missed a game due to injury and is not going to be scrambling like many other QBs where he'll take an excessive number of hits.
Rd 2 #39) LB Kyle Van Noy:
While defense isn't the emphasis this year, there are sometimes the value is just too good to pass up. Perfect LB for Gus's system. Has flexibility to cover in man, zone, or blitz from any of the three LB spots. He's the first of a couple standouts from the Senior Bowl South roster I'm sending the Jags way.
Rd 3 #70) WR Jordan Matthews:
Believe it or not a 6'3 WR with two straight seasons of 90+ receptions and 1300+ yards in the SEC is ranked as the #12 WR in this deep deep class by cbssports.com. Maybe he's not the one that falls to us here, but there will be a really good WR available here. Second guy from Senior Bowl South, but would have mocked him here even if he wasn't.
Rd 4 #105) OG David Yankey:
Former All-American is a little bit of a throwback with a 40 time (5.48) you'd expect from a guard in the 90s. However that doesn't really show how quick he is in tight spaces which is why even at 6'6 and LT experience he projects as a great guard in the NFL.
Rd 4 #114) RB Jerick McKinnon:
A poor man's MJD, he's got speed, strength, and a chip on his shoulder. He is learning the RB position after switching from option QB, but just needs to work on being a receiver and pass blocker. He already has great vision and fundamentals running the ball. His is a much easier transition than Denard's from last year. He caught several people’s eye by lighting up FSU’s Telvin Smith at an early Senior Bowl south practice.
Rd 5 #144) WR TJ Jones:
Good size, speed, and noted for his route running, this WR from Notre Dame should fill out multiple receiver sets will having enough size to backup Cecil, Matthews, and/or Blackmon on the outside.
Rd 5 #150) QB AJ McCarron:
While many may expect McCarron to go earlier, there are always a few QBs that fall drastically, particularly from the second tier. I think this is a good spot to take that falling QB whether it’s McCarron, Mettenburger, or Garoppolo.
Rd 5 #159) OT Seantrel Henderson:
The massive Henderson (6’7 330) showed well in Senior Bowl practices and could be groomed as a competitor for the starting RT spot or as a swing tackle.
Rd 6 #179) LB Kevin Pierre-Louis:
Undersized speedy LB fills out the depth chart at our weakest spot on defense. Will likely be a special teams ace with his 4.5 speed and 230 pound frame.
Rd 6 #205) WR Jalen Saunders:
Undersized slot receiver and return specialist. All about adding speed from yet another Senior Bowl south standout.
Rd 7 #222) TE Blake Annen:
This pick is about potential. There aren’t very many 6’4 250 lb men that can run a 4.4 40 yard dash. Only had 15 catches his senior year, but put him on the practice squad for a year and see if we can coach him up to be something special.
