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Jacksonville Jaguars 2016 mock draft using Brandt’s top 100

By Luke Sims

Oct 3, 2015; Bloomington, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Nick Vannett (81) pulls in a catch in front of Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Chase Dutra (30) in the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Bloomington, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Nick Vannett (81) pulls in a catch in front of Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Chase Dutra (30) in the first half of their game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Jacksonville Jaguars 2016 draft is still very much up in the air with general manager Dave Caldwell not divulging who exactly he’ll be selecting and waiting to see how things shake out.

Given the uncertainty surrounding just how exactly the Jacksonville Jaguars will make the 2016 NFL Draft play out, there are plenty of contrasting proposals, especially in the first round.

There’s no doubt the Jags will focus on the defensive side of the ball and with plenty of first round talents that will spill over to the top of the second round there is some flexibility in who they ultimately select.

Given the uncertainty of it all, it’s tempting to do a straight best available player draft based on top prospect lists from NFL pundits. In this case, we’ll be looking at Gil Brandt’s recently released “Hot 100” list and base the Jags’ picks on the player whose ranking coincides with the selection number.

Let’s dive in with the fifth overall selection.

September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (5) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 5, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (5) runs the ball against the defense of UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

. LB. Notre Dame. Myles Jack. 5. player. 52

With the latest rumors surrounding Myles Jack’s knee being a “time bomb” following his reevaluation in Indianapolis, the selection of the stud linebacker may be a less appealing prospect for some Jags fans than before. If his knee does prove to be a limitation for the player, the Jags could be in a rough position when it does cause problems and he isn’t able to be on the field.

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Whether that’s six to seven healthy years,

as speculated here based on Twitter

, or just one or two is concerning. Then again, it could all be nothing more than a smokescreen as teams jostle for position to draft the most talented (healthy) linebacker in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Regardless of how long Jack plays, his presence on the Jaguars could revolutionize the defense. He has an excellent motor and will make play after play on a defense that is desperately searching for a player to do just that. Jack has the ability to move sideline to sideline, play coverage, and be a tackling machine. In short: he can do it all.

NFL Mocks writer Erik Lambert compares Jack to seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs, saying:

"Myles Jack shares a lot in common with the former seven-time Pro Bowler for the Chicago Bears. They are of similar size and build. Both have played running back and each had versatile skill sets that made them playmakers on the field. Briggs was good as a tackler, blitzer and in coverage. So is Jack."

Even with the injury concerns, the Jags would be lucky to have such a versatile player as Myles Jack. It’s fortunate he falls to them both in ability on Brandt’s list and this mock draft.

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