The Jacksonville Jaguars have a terrifying pass-rush tandem in Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen. Heck, they may be one of the top 5 duos in the whole NFL. That said, the rotation behind him leaves a bit to be desired. Shockingly, though, the Jags didn't bring in substantial reinforcements in the offseason, choosing instead to wait for one of their young defensive ends to take a step forward.
This approach makes sense when you take into account that Danny Striggow and B.J. Green II flashed after going undrafted last year. Of the two, Striggow appears to be in the front seat to win the No. 3 job, and it may be a matter of time before he shows why Jacksonville didn't add a veteran pass rusher in the offseason.
Why Danny Striggow could show out in Jaguars training camp
Danny Striggow popped up on NFL teams' radars with his 11 sacks in his last two collegiate seasons. However, he didn't get an invite to the scouting combine. The good news is that the Long Lake, Minnesota native managed to showcase his talent in front of scouts when he got a last-minute invite to attend the Senior Bowl. The Jaguars most definitely left with a positive impression and ended up signing him in the aftermath of the draft.
Like fellow defensive end B.J. Green II, Striggow made the 53-man roster after going undrafted. He didn't get much playing time early in his rookie season but moved ahead of Dawuane Smoot and Emmanuel Ogbah as the year progressed.
Striggow ultimately appeared in 10 games with two starts, registering 16 tackles and 0.5 sacks. He played 22 percent of the team's total snaps on defense. That amount should go up next season.
Danny Striggow has a chance to be a valuable contributor for the Jaguars
Although Danny Striggow hasn't garnered as much attention as other breakout candidates like fellow sophomores Bhayshul Tuten and Caleb Ransaw, he's most definitely in a position to make a huge leap in Year 2. Of course, the former Minnesota Golden Gopher will have his work cut out, as he'll need to edge B.J. Green II and fend off rookies Wesley Williams and Zach Durfee.
One thing working in Striggow's favor is that he's not only an ascending pass rusher but can also defend the run. That should help him get playing time behind Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen. The fact that the Jags have chosen to steer clear of pass rushers such as Jadaveon Clowney or Von Miller also shows just how high they're on Striggow.
On the other hand, it's worth noting that Green hasn't made nearly as much noise, while Durfee and Williams may need a bit of time before they can truly make an impact. That should allow Striggow to solidify his bid for the No. 3 job.
Of course, Danny Striggow needs to keep showing progress in training camp, but he surely has what it takes to become a valuable contributor on the Jaguars defense next season.
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