Quote:I agree that the 2 deepest positions in the draft are defensive tackle and cornerback. Look at the studs who aren't even on your top 5 list:

 

DT: Rankins, Butler and Clark

CB: Fuller and Apple

 

Any of those guys would be a great 2nd round pick. If the Jags are able to sign Malik Jackson, my preference in the 2nd round would be Fuller. Most have Apple being drafted in Round 1, but Fuller may fall due to his injury. In addition to adding Jackson (wishful thinking) and Fuller, I'd take Ramsay in the 1st and sign Vernon to play LEO with Fowler. That would leave OTTO and center as the greatest needs which still need to be addressed. I'm sure Caldwell already knows if he'll pursue Mack again. He may not be worth what they'd pay him, but it's Khan's money and he does have enough cap room so why not? He'd be a significant upgrade, especially being one year removed from his injury. Not sure who'd be a good OTTO candidate in the 3rd round, but that's when I'd take this position.

 

Two NFL.com mocks have Eli Apple going in the first round - one early and one late.

 

We definitely need to draft a center, but not before the third round. Dave Caldwell may choose not to pursue Alex Mack again, knowing we need a long-term answer at that position.

 

Maybe it is just me, but I don't understand why people think signing Olivier Vernon is probable long before free agency starts. IMO we should always assume that is doubtful when discussing draft prospects.

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