I have given a lot of thought about drafting Eric Kendricks at Pick 36, who I think would be the Jags version of Bobby Wagner. First, I am not sure that he makes it to Pick 36, since he seems like the No. 1 ILB in the draft. I could see the Cardinals and the Packers both having some interest in him.

 

I thought about taking an ILB like Mike Hull in Rd 4 with the extra pick that I secured from the only trade down opportunity that I think the Jags will consider seriously which is trading down in Rd 2 due to the abundance of talent that falls out of Rd 1 into the top of Rd 2, specifically as it relates to the DT class or the OLB class.

 

In the end, I think that Cedric Ogbuehi is the highest rated player on the board in Rd 2 and he falls due injury. I am not sure he falls into Rd 3, so the trade down in Rd 2 makes sense to grab him.

 

I chose Kyle Emanuel in Rd 4, because his upside is so intriguing.

 

Let's face it, the Jags will have Poz for one more season and whomever the Jags sign will be a backup and special teams player.

 

BTW, have you checked out Derrick Malone - OLB - Oregon? He played ILB for the Ducks and had 105 TT last season at the position. He is a little light in the pants at 220 lbs, but if he can put on some weight and keep his speed, he could be a sleeper. He did not get a Combine invite but he could be just what the Jags are looking for at the ILB position.

 

I think that ILB will be a target for the 2016 draft.

 

Regarding the Jay Ajayi versus David Johnson, it truly is a matter of taste. Personally, I think that Ajayi goes late in Rd 2 where there will be a run on RBs, with as many as four being taken in Rd 2, assuming two are taken in Rd 1. I really believe that David Johnson is comparable to Arian Foster but with perhaps better hands. Johnson may have the best hands of any non-WR in this draft and that makes him extremely valuable.

 

Both Parker and Barksdale are short term fixes that could stick or be replaced by drafted players from this draft class a year or two down the road.

 

Regarding Akeem Ayers, I think he will cost half of what Jason Worilds will cost. It would not surprise me if the Titans target Worilds.

 

In the end, Akeem Ayers is another place holder at the Otto position and someone that the Jags will look to replace in a future draft class.

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