From a "Did I get the guys I wanted/liked" this is a B draft. Taven Bryan barely registered on my radar, and I had a clear preference for Hernandez, who was on the board when we chose Bryan. I was on the Chark bandwagon for a while (though it wasn't a sprint to the podium pick until later), and to have him available at the bottom of the 2nd round at the same draft spot as Allen Robinson, without trading up, was great. I wasn't thinking S much at all, and as such Harrison barely registered.

From a value standpoint, this is a B+ draft. From all of the mocks I've seen, late 20s is about where everyone seemingly had Bryan. Chark represents good value at the bottom of the 2nd round. Whereas there was some debate over whether he would be worth the 29th overall, I haven't seen anyone complain about the pick at 61. Harrison and Richardson seem to have been great value. After that, the value vanished. I don't think Tanner Lee, much less a punter, even registered.

I think this was a needs based draft, but a different type. Traditionally, needs based drafting identifies a hole in their roster somewhere and players to meet that need, hopefully with some relation to their talent. But I think the needs based analysis was done with anticipated holes in the roster due to the salary cap. Bryan, Harrison and Richardon are players drafted at positions where there was not an immediate need, but in another year, will replace players up in age and expensive. If the figures I've seen are true, Malik Jackson will carry a $15 million cap figure in 2019. I believe Bryan was picked and will be groomed to replace him. Barry Church is 30 now, and carries a high cap figure. Parnell will be 33-34 years old in 2019, and carries an inflated cap #. Assuming the team hit on the pick, Richardson should be able to step in the starting lineup in 2019. Arguably, the only guy taken in the top 4 rounds that fits an immediate need is Chark.

This draft strategy allowed the Jaguars to draft proactively, giving the team great depth and flexibility, and enabling the team the luxury of not putting any rookies into the lineup prematurely.

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