The biggest disappointment was Cordy Glenn who was in everyone’s first round mock.  Peter Konz and Janoris Jenkins also played the role of spoiler to just about everyone.

Here is the score breakdown for the participating writers:

1. Daniel: 33 points
2. Luke: 31 points
3. Jason: 30 points
4. Lionel: 30 points
5. Zain: 29 points
6. Dave: 28 points
7. Hof: 28 points

Each correct pick number paired with the correct pick received two points, one point if the player at the selection was drafted at some point in the first round, and zero points if the player was not selected in the first round.

Good work Daniel, someone will look forward to trying to best you next year!

- Luke N. Sims

However, assuming the Jaguars don’t trade back (which is a possibility), there are really only a few prospects that would be worth drafting at #7.

Whether you believe Luke Kuechly to be the man or Quinton Coples really will be worth it, these are who I believe Gene Smith would spent pick #7 on.

1. Melvin Ingram, DE - Ingram is the best pass rusher in the draft.  He doesn’t have prototypical size like Quinton Coples, but he uses his body well and can be very innovative in how he gets to the passer.  He can be used as a 3-4 rush linebacker and claims he can play as a 4-3 end as well.  Based on what I’ve seen, I’m inclined to believe him.  Ingram also has a high motor which is something Gene Smith loves and will probably be a major factor in selecting whomever the Jags choose at pick #7.
2. Stephon Gilmore, CB – A lot of analysts would think this pick is a reach at #7.  It is, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t the right move.  The Jaguars secondary could really use some depth and Gilmore could be the future for the Jaguars at cornerback.  If he is the highest player on GM Gene’s board, he will be taken.  Smith has no qualms about grabbing the man he wants when he can have him.  Don’t be shocked if Gilmore gets nabbed as early as top ten here.
3. Michael Floyd, WR - Floyd has some great skills.  He’s big, he’s fast, and he controls his body super well.  To top it off, he plays a major position of need for the Jaguars.  While he has rocketed up many draft boards lately, I’m not certain if he really does have top 10 talent despite his top talent at his position.  While GM Gene will take a hard look at Floyd, I don’t think he’ll be the highest rated player on Smith’s board, especially if Ingram and Gilmore are still around.
4. Justin Blackmon, WR - Blackmon is the belle of the ball for offensive players in this draft.  Luck and RGIII are already wrapped up so it’s really a competition between Richardson and Blackmon as to who will make the most offensive impact for the team that drafts them.  I think Blackmon is that man.  He has said all the right things, his play in college speaks for himself, and he knows how to make a quarterback look good.  The only problem with this pick? He won’t be available at number seven unless the Rams suddenly decide they’re happy with their receiving corps or the Dolphins jump up to get Tannehill.
5. Quinton Coples, DE - I’m throwing Coples on as a “last resort” type at number seven.  While  a lot of information can be garnered in the build up to the draft, it isn’t shocking to see teams stick with earlier draft boards that ignore hype or massive criticism.  I’m calling it now: Coples will be a very good defensive end in the NFL.  So why won’t the Jags take him?  He has shown he doesn’t always try on every play.  He’s also shown that his attitude isn’t the best.  And Gene Smith does not want a locker room cancer.  However, if the Jags don’t take him and he turns out to be the Julius Peppers that the Jags have always wanted, the entire football world will question whomever the Jags took instead.

 Of course, knowing Gene Smith, he’ll trade all of his picks for a player everyone thought was going in the fifth round and grab him at #21 in the first and be happy with a high motor, decent player.

Ok, a little sarcastic, but we all know that Gene Smith will do whatever he wants, criticism be damned.

Who do you think is the most possible player for the Jags to pick at #7?

In Gene We Trust,

- Luke N. Sims

We, as Jaguars fans always know we’re in for some kind of surprise with the ever delightful Gene Smith as our general manager.  Nobody truly knows who is at the top of his draft board, who he had good visits with (and who was bad), or who he has had on the phone every night before bed.

Will we get another Tyson Alualu?  Will we get a rookie like Blaine Gabbert who underperforms his first year?  Or will we find ourselves a blue chip player like left tackle Eugene Monroe?

We won’t know until after the draft ends on Saturday just how good our haul of college talent will be, but I’m betting on a couple surprises.  A couple of little treasures that Smith has had in his mind since their college “junior days” that the scouts put them through.

It’s an exciting time here in the NFL.  The draft is something we look forward to each year.  Something we can set our sights on when we know there won’t be football played for a few months.

And, like Christmas, it has snuck up on us and we can’t wait to unwrap what’s waiting for us!

In Gene We Trust,

- Luke N. Sims

Enjoy, and look forward to B&T keeping you updated as the rounds unravel!