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Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham has been a very popular selection for the Jacksonville Jaguars in mock drafts. However, ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller mentioned recently that Graham to the Jaguars is "not as set in stone as one might think."
In the latest draft buzz article from ESPN, Miller discussed what he's hearing about each NFL team, including the Jaguars. He mentioned that the LA Rams, where GM James Gladstone was previously, have used early-round picks to bolster the trenches in recent years.
Defensive tackle is also a major need for the Jaguars, so there is almost an expectation at this point that Graham will be selected by Jacksonville. But as Miller notes, don't forget about the offensive line at pick No. 5.
"I had a conversation with a scout recently who told me not to rule out an offensive lineman as a potential Jags first-round pick," Miller wrote.
The Jaguars addressed the offensive line heavily in free agency by making four additions. This helped raise the floor of that position group, but in terms of what the Jaguars have up front, that's still to be determined.
"I think we got some good sound, solid players that are going to help elevate that floor," Liam Coen said recently. "But let's go wait and see what it truly looks like when we actually go and compete and do things the way that we're going to do them."
In terms of options along the offensive line with the fifth overall pick, it would either be taking LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, who could play guard at the NFL level, or Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou. Many believe that the New England Patriots at pick No. 4 could choose an offensive lineman with that selection.
Naturally, the focus on the outside when it comes to the Jaguars is on Trevor Lawrence and how Coen gets him back on track. But accomplishing that starts with some much-improved play from the offensive line.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: NFL draft: Don't rule out offensive line pick for Jaguars
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In the latest draft buzz article from ESPN, Miller discussed what he's hearing about each NFL team, including the Jaguars. He mentioned that the LA Rams, where GM James Gladstone was previously, have used early-round picks to bolster the trenches in recent years.
Defensive tackle is also a major need for the Jaguars, so there is almost an expectation at this point that Graham will be selected by Jacksonville. But as Miller notes, don't forget about the offensive line at pick No. 5.
"I had a conversation with a scout recently who told me not to rule out an offensive lineman as a potential Jags first-round pick," Miller wrote.
The Jaguars addressed the offensive line heavily in free agency by making four additions. This helped raise the floor of that position group, but in terms of what the Jaguars have up front, that's still to be determined.
"I think we got some good sound, solid players that are going to help elevate that floor," Liam Coen said recently. "But let's go wait and see what it truly looks like when we actually go and compete and do things the way that we're going to do them."
In terms of options along the offensive line with the fifth overall pick, it would either be taking LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, who could play guard at the NFL level, or Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou. Many believe that the New England Patriots at pick No. 4 could choose an offensive lineman with that selection.
Naturally, the focus on the outside when it comes to the Jaguars is on Trevor Lawrence and how Coen gets him back on track. But accomplishing that starts with some much-improved play from the offensive line.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: NFL draft: Don't rule out offensive line pick for Jaguars
Continue reading...
