Jacksonville Jaguars four round mock draft

By David Levin | Jan 27, 2019

COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Deebo Samuel #1 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waits with teammate to take to the field prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

Can the Jacksonville Jaguars fill in their team needs that did not address in free agency through the 2019 NFL Draft? Who becomes the team’s top pick?

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone has his coaching staff in order. Now, it’s time to get to work.

The 5-11 Jaguars were anything but successful this past season, leading to turnover amongst Marrone’s staff and changes to the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

"“Marrone – as he did last week while announcing the 2019 coaching staff – talked on Tuesday of a collaborative effort when it comes to installing the offense,” John Oehser of Jaguars.com wrote."

That will include changes with the offense as a whole with new coordinator John DiFilippo. The offensive line will now in the hands of George Warhop. Terry Robiskie is now the new running backs coach. The long-time assistant is being asked to help Leonard Fournette reach his full potential after a dreadful 2018 campaign.

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"“They’re all going to be part of putting together this offensive playbook that we’re going to be able to choose from,” Marrone said. “I look at it as a menu, then we’ll try to see what want to install: who do we have, what do we need to be good at, what we want to work on. Obviously, we want to be physical and we want to have explosive plays.”"

The Jaguars only averaged 15.6 points per game last season, which was second to last in the NFL. Things have to change if Jacksonville wants to get back to the playoffs in 2019. It starts with free agency, where the team will look to add a veteran quarterback and move away from Blake Bortles. It will continue in the NFL Draft, where the front office will fill holes it could not close this offseason.

I expect this to be an offense-heavy draft, with the team keying in on playmakers with speed to help whoever is behind center. Here is a look at the first four rounds of the NFL Draft.

Round 1, Pick 7 – Cody Ford, Tackle/Guard, Oklahoma – I don’t need to rehash the issues with injuries on the offensive line. The Jaguars should get a veteran quarterback in free agency, which takes some of the pressure off the front office to “reach” for a signal caller at No. 7.

Ford is a mauler who can play at right tackle or move inside and play right guard. His versatility is key for an offensive line that surrendered 53 sacks last season. The Jaguars should sign a lineman or two in free agency, but grabbing a big ugly up front is a solid way to start this draft.

Round 2, Pick 38 – Will Grier, Quarterback, West Virginia – The former Florida Gator star who transferred to the Mountaineers, told 1010XL last week he would love the chance to play in Jacksonville.

The quarterback position will once again be overvalued this year, with teams taking signal callers earlier than they should be drafted. Jacksonville may have to trade back into the first round to get Grier, but in the second round, he may be a true value selection.

Round 3, Pick 69 – Deebo Samuel, Wide Receiver, South Carolina – Samuel helped his draft stock at the Senior Bowl in Alabama and could be a steal if he lasts to the third round. The Jaguars could only have four wide receivers on the roster once the team hits free agency.

Jacksonville will add a mid-range pass catcher or two in free agency but could help their passing game by selecting the Gamecocks star. Lining him up with Dede Westbrook, Marqise Lee, DJ Chark and Keelan Cole could prove to be a wise decision for DiFilippo.

Round 3, Pick 95 – Josh Oliver, Tight End, San Diego State – This position will be addressed in the offseason. If T.J. Hockenson of Iowa is available at 69, the Jaguars may flip the script and take a tight end first. The only sure thing is the team will come away with a tight end in this draft and/or free agency.

It appears Austin Seferian-Jenkins will play elsewhere in 2019. Both Blake Bell and James O’Shaunessy are free agents. The only player guaranteed of playing next season in Jacksonville is Ben Koyack. O’Shaunessy should return, but that does not mean the position is solid by any means.

This is a pick obtained for Dante Fowler from the Los Angeles Rams.

Round 4, Pick 102 – Benny Snell, Running Back, Kentucky – The Jaguars will be thin at the running back position come draft time unless they sign a veteran to add to the roster.

There is no guarantee Fournette will be back, although I think he gets one more season to prove himself.

Snell has good size at 5’11” and 223 pounds and proved himself against good SEC defenses for three seasons. He could be the type of backup this team needs and could spell the starter when needed.

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