Grade the pick: Jaguars secure much-needed DT help with Albert Regis at No. 81

It was expected that the Jacksonville Jaguars would address the defensive tackle position at some point on Friday. That point came at No. 81 overall.

Jacksonville kept things coming from College Station. Texas A&M nose tackle Albert Regis was the choice.

What does Regis bring to the Jags? Could they have done better elsewhere?

Grading the Jaguars' No. 81 selection: Texas A&M DT Albert Regis

Though it wouldn't have been my answer, the Jaguars certainly moved in the right direction compared to their first choice of the evening.

Albert Regis is a stocky, 6'1", 295-pound undersized nose tackle that is an ideal fit for a four-man front. His short legs let him force blockers to carry his weight effortlessly. His short-area punch is also pretty significant on tape.

He plays with excellent leverage to stuff the run, which is by far his best asset. Despite his smaller stature, Regis is still able to handle double teams.

I specifically do remember how well Regis was able to move in on-field drills at the combine. Here was his "wave" drill, testing lateral agility and change of direction:

Regis also ran a surprising 4.88-second 40-yard dash at the combine, which -- to me -- implies hope that he can improve his disruption on passing downs. He had just 3.5 sacks in his final three seasons with the Aggies.

By all accounts, the senior was a leader for Texas A&M, too:

Iowa State nose tackle Domonique Orange was on the board, and the Jags' trade for Ruke Orhorhoro sort of eliminated the need for other 3-techniques like Zane Durant or Gracen Halton.

Even though Regis didn't crack my top 100, I do think this is a pick that helps the Jaguars' defensive tackle rotation right away. Sticking to my board, though, the value just wasn't ideal.

Grade: C-

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