3-round mock draft highlights flexibility Jaguars' possess
Let's go pick-by-pick and break down the Jacksonville Jaguars' four selections in the latest three-round mock draft from ESPN . In this mock, Mel Kiper Jr. , Field Yates, Jordan Reid, and Matt Miller alternated selections throughout the three rounds.
Not surprisingly, given the Jaguars ' positional needs, this was another defensive-heavy mock for Jacksonville. The last two picks highlight the flexibility that the Jaguars have entering this year's draft, which allows them to go in a variety of directions with their selections. As James Gladstone described recently, that is a "luxury" to have.
Pick 56: Josiah Trotter, LB, Missouri What's the need? With Devin Lloyd in Carolina, the starting linebacker spot next to Foye Oluokun is up for grabs. Gladstone seems bullish on the talent already on the Jaguars ' roster at linebacker, but even so, a selection at this position early on is very much in play to boost competition.
What Yates had to say: "A tone-setter at linebacker, Trotter would help Jacksonville fill the vacancy created by Devin Lloyd's departure in free agency. He had 183 tackles over the past two seasons. " Pick 81: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma What's the need?
Defensive tackle is the biggest need on the Jaguars' roster. Depth and competition are needed to help elevate the floor of this unit, but ultimately, a more consistent pass rush from the interior is a must this year as well. What Kiper had to say: "Here's a buzzy name: Halton has risen boards since running a 4.