(01-06-2023, 04:21 PM)Caldrac Wrote:

(01-06-2023, 10:53 AM)jaglou53 Wrote: My new favorite guy for the Jaguars is Andrew Vorhees, the guard from USC. He spent 6 years at USC due to the covid rules so will be 24 when he enters the NFL. I look at this more as a positive since he will be an immediate plug and play interior lineman. He has played every position on the line except center. He is a natural leader with high character and the toughness needed at this position.

Right now, he is projected to go somewhere in the 2nd round. Some mocks actually have him being selected by the Jaguars in round 2 somewhere in the 50's. If he's still on the board when they pick he'd be my selection to strengthen the offensive line.

Good call out. Wouldn't mind the pick. Wouldn't be opposed to Torrence out of Florida as well if they like him enough picking from inside the 20's.

Wouldn't mind Torrence at all, but feel pass rusher is a slightly bigger need- especially since Smoot and Key may not be returning. There are three Edge rushers who, following the Combine and individual interviews, MAY fit perfectly in the early 20's. Verse, Ojulari and Foskey should be evaluated thoroughly and hopefully the one they like most will be available. Ideally, all 3 will impress our brass meaning this position would be addressed in round 1. If Vorhees wows the coaches and GM's in the post-season, he likely will be taken earlier in round 2. If there are not any interior linemen worthy of the second round pick, there is no doubt that the Jaguars could find an excellent corner/nickelback at this spot. Emmanuel Forbes, Garrett Williams and Devon Witherspoon would all immediately improve the pass defense and it's likely that at least one of these will be available. An interior lineman could then be taken in the 3rd round as good players at this position often drop due to the fact that guards are not as highly regarded as most other positions. I saw a stat that indicated 46% of pro bowl guards over the past 10 years were taken in rounds 2 or 3. This bodes well for the Jaguars as long as Baalke/Pederson and Rauscher identify the right guy.

Our current team has surpassed all expectations, but to seriously contend for several Super Bowls during this decade Baalke must draft well. That's why it's so much fun to discuss the draft, even while we are one game away from the playoffs.

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