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In the latest three-round mock draft from Josh Edwards of CBS Sports, the Jacksonville Jaguars go off-script with their first-round pick and manage to land a top wide receiver prospect in Round 2.
Let's break down the Jaguars' four selections with our instant reactions to each one.
Walker can add a lot to a defense. Not only can he rush the passer, but he can play off-ball linebacker as well, and overall, gives the Jaguars added flexibility from a defensive alignment perspective. One example of this could be Travon Walker moving inside on obvious passing situations.
Walker has played fewer than 1,000 career college snaps, with 642 of them coming this past season. According to PFF, he played 311 snaps from the box and 249 on the defensive line.
As a pass rusher, Walker totaled 34 pressures and seven sacks. In coverage, on only 12 targets, he allowed 10 receptions at just 8.9 yards per reception.
"Jacksonville may be looking for a different pass-rushing skill set that Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker can not fill," wrote Edwards. "When in pure pass-rushing situations, they can apply pressure from a variety of angles and force the opposition to make strained strategic decisions on who to double team."
The big question I have here is, will Egbuka be on the board at pick 36? Of course, mock drafts aren't the be-all-end-all, but in most, Egbuka is a first-round pick. The bulk of his snaps have come from the slot, although he does have some boundary experience as well, but the but ability to line up at both is an important element in Liam Coen's offense.
Last season, Egbuka caught 81 of 106 targets (76.4%) at 12.5 yards per catch with 10 touchdowns. He was quite good at picking up yards after the catch.
Two defensive line selections in the first three rounds feels like a real possibility for the Jaguars. Walker has size at 6-6 - 345 pounds, athleticism, and he's not only a nose tackle but can play out towards the defensive end spot as an edge setter. Walker's production dipped in 2024, but he's shown he can be both a productive pass rusher and run defender.
The additions that the Jaguars made in free agency along the offensive line shouldn't stop them from further adding to this unit in the NFL draft. Success for the offense begins up front, and as Coen said earlier this offseason, the play of the Jaguars' offensive line must improve.
Trapilo has played over 2,400 career snaps and done so at both tackle spots. Over the last two seasons, he's allowed only two sacks and 26 pressures over nearly 800 pass-blocking snaps. He's graded out as an above-average run blocker by PFF's metrics, but has been better in pass pro.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Mock draft: Jaguars go off-script in Round 1, land a top WR in Round 2
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Let's break down the Jaguars' four selections with our instant reactions to each one.
Pick 5 Jalon Walker, DE, Georgia
Walker can add a lot to a defense. Not only can he rush the passer, but he can play off-ball linebacker as well, and overall, gives the Jaguars added flexibility from a defensive alignment perspective. One example of this could be Travon Walker moving inside on obvious passing situations.
Walker has played fewer than 1,000 career college snaps, with 642 of them coming this past season. According to PFF, he played 311 snaps from the box and 249 on the defensive line.
As a pass rusher, Walker totaled 34 pressures and seven sacks. In coverage, on only 12 targets, he allowed 10 receptions at just 8.9 yards per reception.
"Jacksonville may be looking for a different pass-rushing skill set that Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker can not fill," wrote Edwards. "When in pure pass-rushing situations, they can apply pressure from a variety of angles and force the opposition to make strained strategic decisions on who to double team."
Pick 36: WR Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
The big question I have here is, will Egbuka be on the board at pick 36? Of course, mock drafts aren't the be-all-end-all, but in most, Egbuka is a first-round pick. The bulk of his snaps have come from the slot, although he does have some boundary experience as well, but the but ability to line up at both is an important element in Liam Coen's offense.
Last season, Egbuka caught 81 of 106 targets (76.4%) at 12.5 yards per catch with 10 touchdowns. He was quite good at picking up yards after the catch.
Pick 70: Deone Walker, IDL, Kentucky
Two defensive line selections in the first three rounds feels like a real possibility for the Jaguars. Walker has size at 6-6 - 345 pounds, athleticism, and he's not only a nose tackle but can play out towards the defensive end spot as an edge setter. Walker's production dipped in 2024, but he's shown he can be both a productive pass rusher and run defender.
Pick 88: Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College
The additions that the Jaguars made in free agency along the offensive line shouldn't stop them from further adding to this unit in the NFL draft. Success for the offense begins up front, and as Coen said earlier this offseason, the play of the Jaguars' offensive line must improve.
Trapilo has played over 2,400 career snaps and done so at both tackle spots. Over the last two seasons, he's allowed only two sacks and 26 pressures over nearly 800 pass-blocking snaps. He's graded out as an above-average run blocker by PFF's metrics, but has been better in pass pro.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Mock draft: Jaguars go off-script in Round 1, land a top WR in Round 2
Continue reading...
