One non-QB from each AFC South team the Jaguars would love to steal
The Jacksonville Jaguars have put together a well-rounded roster. They don't have to worry about the most important position on the football field with Trevor Lawrence in the fold. Their offense is loaded with weapons while their defense has plenty of talent at all three levels. That said, the Jags still have room for more game-changers.
In particular, Jacksonville could use help at cornerback and the defensive line. For the sake of argument, let's say they could poach a player from each of their AFC South rivals to address either need. The following three would most definitely get their attention.
Texans player the Jaguars would like to steal: Derek Stingley Jr.
Player readiness is always variable coming out of college, so it's not surprising that it took Derek Stingley Jr. a bit to hit his stride. The former LSU Tiger was the third overall pick in the 2022 draft and he was asked to contribute right off the bat. Unfortunately, injuries held him back in his rookie season.
Stingley ended up playing nine games in 2022, registering five passes defensed and one interception. His Pro Football Focus overall grade of 49.1 wasn't much better, but he was just getting started. While the Louisiana native sat out six games last year, he showed considerable progress on the football field.
Besides logging five interceptions, Stingley posted an 81.8 PFF overall grade. If he manages to stay healthy in 2024, he could have a breakout season. The fact that he will stay in the same scheme for the second straight year should most definitely help.
In Jacksonville, Stingley would solidify the cornerback position. Right now, veteran Ronald Darby is set to start opposite Tyson Campbell, who's coming off an injury-marred season.
Back in 2022, Campbell was seen as a top-10 cornerback but it's hard to tell if he'll be able to bounce back next season. On the other hand, Darby has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, and nobody would be surprised if he misses time.
Rookie Jarrian Jones will also be in the mix but he's far from a proven commodity. Stingley could come in and provide stability right away.