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5 players the Jacksonville Jaguars don’t want in the AFC South

By Karley Sibert

Aug 31, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) reacts following a sack during the first quarter against the Idaho Vandals at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) reacts following a sack during the first quarter against the Idaho Vandals at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports /
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The AFC South is shaping up to be one of the most competitive divisions in football and an argument can be made that they are already one of the most competitive, despite the lack of success from their two most southern teams.

While the Jaguars hold the first overall pick, their draft doesn’t really start until their second selection at 25th overall. Unfortunately for the Jaguars, they have to wait for their division rivals, the Indianapolis Colts and Tennesee Titans, to pick before them at picks 21 and 22, respectively.

As for the Houston Texans, they don’t have a selection until the third round of the draft.

There are a lot of talented prospects the Jaguars would want on their team in the 2021 NFL Draft, but these same players are individuals Jacksonville won’t want to see as a challenger in the AFC South.

Jaguars may like EDGE Azeez Ojulari, but don’t want to face him

Edge rusher Azeez Ojulari has seen his draft stock rise significantly in his two years of being a starter at Georgia. During these two years, Ojulari had 36 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks. He also led the team in 2020 with 35 quarterback pressures, 11 more than any other player on the team.

While Ojulari is slightly undersized, his long arms make up for his height. He possesses serious competitive toughness and is a powerful tackler. He also has good burst and exceptional bend that forces offensive tackles into poor positioning.

Aside from pass-rushing, Ojulari is a solid run defender and can drop back into coverage when needed. He is a player who will not make things easy for the Jaguars’ offensive line and rookie quarterback if he ends up in the hands of the Titans or the Colts.

If Ojulari falls to the Jaguars at 25, it would be impossible to not consider taking him. His versatility makes him a fit for Jacksonville as he can be plugged in as a 3-4 outside linebacker or as a 7-tech in a four-man front.

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