2017 NFL Mock Draft: 3 Options if the Jaguars trade back

The 2017 NFL draft is coming up in a little over three weeks and the talent is very deep throughout many positions.

Many teams would be willing to trade in to the top five to grab their guy and the Jaguars, holding the number four pick, should be the team that trades their pick away. The Jaguars should trade back, snag a few extra picks, and take one of the following talented players.

Forrest Lamp, OL, Western Kentucky

Forrest Lamp, offensive lineman from Western Kentucky is one of many players who’s draft stock has sky rocketed ever since the 2016-17 college football season ended. He is a physical, strong, 6’4 300 pound guard or tackle who would come in and improve the offensive line. A game that really solidified my opinion on him was his film from his game against Alabama. Going up against Jonathan Allen, Tim Williams, and Ryan Anderson, all potential first round picks, he really held his own. The fact that the Jaguars did not pick up Kelvin Beachum‘s option this offseason adds another hole on the offensive line. The Jaguars need to improve their offensive line to help their offense get rolling and trading up for Lamp will definitely help them. I’m probably higher on Lamp than anyone and think he is the best offensive lineman in the draft by a mile. If the Jaguars could trade back around ten picks, I would love to have this guy’s name called to be a Jaguar on Draft night.

Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee

Derek Barnett is a strong, fast pass rusher who terrorized opposing offenses in the SEC for 3 years. He had 33 sacks over the 3 years, breaking Reggie White‘s school record, 52 tackles for loss, and 197 total tackles. Hays Carlyon from Gridiron now thinks that Barnett could be an option at four for the Jaguars if they stay put.

"“A familiar refrain this offseason is, “If only the Jaguars could take Ngakoue’s array of moves and put it in Fowler’s body.” Well, Barnett is that player.”"

Although the Jaguars most likely would not take him at number four overall, if the Jaguars could trade back, get some more picks and draft a player like Barnett, that would be excellent.

Dalvin Cook, RB, FSU

Ever since the Maurice Jones Drew days, the Jaguars have struggled at the running back position. Toby Gerhart, Denard Robinson, T.J. Yeldon, and Chris Ivory were all backs that were signed or drafted with high expectations that failed to live up to them. Dalvin Cook can change that instantly.

In his 3 year career at Florida State, Cook rushed for 4,464  yards and 46 touchdowns. He also received 935 yards and a touchdown. To pick a running back in the top 5, you need to make sure he is a superstar talent such as Adrian Peterson. Although one day Cook may be that good, The Jaguars can trade back around 10 picks and still have a good shot to draft him. I think Dalvin Cook could be an important piece to the offense and a great way to keep him in Florida.