This Jacksonville Jaguars fan likes defensive tackle Derrick Brown

If he is available with the ninth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars shouldn’t hesitate to grab Auburn defensive tackle, Derrick Brown.

The Jacksonville Jaguars need a defensive tackle to shore up the middle of the line and help stop the opposing team’s running game. It may be a cliche but the old adage says that football games are won and lost in the trenches. The Jaguars need to look at both lines and I think Auburn’s Derrick Brown is a great choice to start.

The team has had some issues with past players but Brown is a winner on and off the field.  He was the recipient of the Lott IMPACT Trophy in 2019. This prized trophy is for performance on the field of play and character off the field.

Brown’s size and quickness could help the Jaguars not only stop the run but could also help with pressure up the middle in collapsing the pocket. The Jacksonville Jaguars play a 4-3 defense.

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"What this means is they use four down linemen. Per Bleacher Report, “The 4-3 front  is a “one-gap” scheme (this will change for “hybrid” fronts where players will use a “two-gap” technique). Each defender in the front (both seven-/eight-man fronts) is responsible for a gap versus the run game. These gaps are identified by letters (A, B, C, etc.).”"

Brown’s primary role with the Jaguars could be at the “three-technique” position.

"Per insidethepylon.com, “An alignment and technique designation for interior defensive linemen. A 3 technique defensive lineman aligns on the outside shoulder of an offensive guard in the B-gap between the guard and tackle. The player is responsible for controlling and/or penetrating that gap (i.e., a one-gap player).  The 3 technique is typically a defense’s premier interior pass rusher, relying on a combination of power, speed and quickness to beat potential double-team and get to the quarterback. The 3 technique is commonly used in a 4-3 scheme.”"

What makes Brown so intriguing is that he is 6’5″ and 326 pounds. He ran a 5.16 forty yard dash. His Combine draft grade was 7.11. This grade translated to Pro Bowl talent. He played against some of arguably the best college football conference.

During his senior year, he had 55 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, four pass breakups, and caused two fumbles. He was a 2019 unanimous All-American choice, All-SEC first team, and SEC Defensive Player of the Year.

Lance Zierlien NFL Analyst for NFL.com was impressed with Brown’s overall effort at the Combine.

"“Defensive tackle with rare combination of size and disruptive traits who frequently bludgeoned inferior competition across from him. Brown’s snap quickness allows him to take muddy running lanes by re-setting the line of scrimmage,” he writes. “He has the ability to power into gaps, but he really shines when he drops his anchor to stall double-teams or punch, press and prey on runners as a two-gapper.“"

Brown had some testing issues at the Combine and some teams worried about his athletic abilities. He had most of his issues with the agility drills. He has competed against double teams much of his college career and still managed to win many accolades and impress NFL coaches and scouts.

I really like Brown. The Jacksonville Jaguars must look at character to avoid some of the issues they have had the past several years. Brown was a great player in college and I think he will be a great player in the NFL. I don’t think any team can go wrong by selecting him.