Who could be the surprise first round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars?
by Jewasaurus on Jan 20, 2012 4:58 PM EST
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PrintTwo years ago the Jaguars shocked the NFL draft "experts", at least media experts, with the selection of Tyson Alualu. With many mocks having the Jaguars selection Alshon Jeffery, Morris Claiborne, Michael Floyd, Justin Blackmon, Coples, Dre Kirkpatrick, and Johnathan Martin, I have decided to make a list of possible surprise picks and my "expert" evaluation of those players.
1. Courtney Upshaw OLB Alabama - This maybe seen as a a surprise pick because the Jaguars put millions into the LB's in free agency last season, and the 4-3 style of defense that the Jaguars have implemented. Yet, this could be the right pick at 7, with how coveted pass rushers are in this league, I think Upshaw is the best pass rusher in the 2012 Draft. He is viewed as a liability in pass coverage and not big enough to have a hand down in a 4-3. Yet, if has a Senior Bowl and combine similar to Von Miller he could climb up draft boards. Could he be the pick or even trade bait?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPDXVyEOjD8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8I56-rnbZ8
DeCastro is seen as one of the best interior linemen to come out of the draft in recent years. Another player with talent that won't fill a perceived need, with the recent drafting of Will Rackley and the the development of Uche Nwaneri as one of the better guards in the NFL. Yet, as sad it is to admit Brad Meester is not Benjamin Button, he is not getting any younger and Uche has been training to be the replacement for Brad. I also think that the O-line is one of the most important aspects of a winning football team. Ask Drew Brees how important his two all-star guars were to his record setting year. Many will be yelling at their TV sets if we draft him as a reach but I could agree with this pick. Even if we don't have a place for him or if he puts Rackley on the bench, it will only strengthen the depth and competition on the offensive line.
3. Kendall Wright - WR Baylor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BQtQLJJTnU
Wright is one of the fastest risers in the draft. He also is one of the fastest players in the draft. He will not be available in the 2nd round, and his talent at a position of need maybe to much to pass on. If the Jaguars sign an Colston/Bowe/or Vincent Jackson that fills the #1 possession receiver role but fail to sign a #2 with speed, Wright maybe the top of the board.
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I THINK OUR ACTUAL PICK WILL BE WRIGHT. ALSO ID LOVE CASTRO. PEOPLE SAY PICKING A GUARD AT 7 IS TO SOON BUT IF YOU COULD PICK STEVE HUTCHINSON JR AT 7 YOU DO IT.
wut
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by tiquanunderwear on Jan 20, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Wright is not going that hig
Maybe Upshaw though. I could see Gene having a favorite that is off the radar but really good.
by childintime12 on Jan 22, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
I chose
Upshaw, not only because he is the best player out of the three, but because he would also be playing a premium position (4-3 end)
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he’s not big enough to be an every down D end..not to mention i dont think you take him at 7 just to be a situational pass rusher.
He’s only 1 inch shorter and 5 lbs lighter than Mincey
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by theMAGICman on Jan 20, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
So what
This team lacks a speed rusher
by childintime12 on Jan 22, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Kendall Wright
Doesn’t have any highlight longer then 2 minutes…
No thanks
But thanks for the work. Why spend our first round pick on a maybe with Decastro when we can potentially sign Carl Nicks?
As far as WR and LB, you can read my recent fan post to understand my perspective, there.
I AGREE IF WE CAN SIGN NICKS. BUT THATS LIKE SAYING WHY DRAFT A RECIEVER IF WHEN CAN POTENTIALLY SIGN SOME.
And if we weren't so starved for WRs
You could make the same argument. If we only needed one WR we wouldn’t sign a guy like Bowe and then turn around and Draft a WR in the first round (unless of course we thought he was megatron).
But especially at Guard.
upshaws overated
id be happy with decastro or wright though. it comes down to this year we arent going to get a pick we want(ie kalil blackmon claiborne kirkpatrick), we just need to get a good player at a position we need
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Out of these guys
My pick would be Wright, Decastro shouldn’t even be mentioned at 7 and Upshaw is probably going to end up being a 3-4 OLB, I do love his game though.
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Jan 20, 2012 7:08 PM EST reply actions
Is it me?
Or does Wright not have any fingers in that picture? With a guy far enough away to be diving at his feet, he’d better not be closed-fist catching that.
I'll throw a name out there
Stephon Gilmore, CB South Carolina
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Stephon Gilmore is the most underrated player in this draft, right now
Some people have him tagged in the 3rd round. The only reason I would be upset about taking him in the 1st is because I think he could be had in the second.
Remember, I'm the jackass who picked Brooks Reed for the Jags in our mock draft
He’s gone up against one of the best receivers day in and out in practice.
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I could see an Alualu selection like this
I’m a big, BIG fan of grabbing Gilmore, but I’m expecting him to fall to the second.
I just envision us trading back
A team like Denver or Cincy who probably outperformed what they thought is going to make an Atlanta like gamble thinking they’re one guy away. What if Trent Richardson is available and San Diego gives up on Matthews or Detroit feels that Jahvid Best is too brittle? Stephon Gilmore has got measurables and from everything I’ve seen, he’s been trouble free.
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This would be beautiful
but why would they choose #7 to trade to? Who (after us) is going to take Richardson? I think they would trade to #10 just in case the Chiefs decide to get wild with another 1st round RB.
I still think the best trade partners are the Eagles
Two second rounds and pick at 15. I’m sure if Blackmon is no there top guy, after losing DJax, they’d part with a second to get the top WR on their board.
I honestly think we will take an offensive lineman of some sort. Someone who can help bot Gabbert and MJD. Lineman are usually the easiest to evaluate and always yeild a good return when they turn out well.
by Catfanatic1979v1 on Jan 20, 2012 11:20 PM EST reply actions
Reiff?
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actually Martin from Stanford would probably fit the profile better
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Wright has great hands are u kidding me lol Look at some of the spectacular catches he made on his highlights! He is very good and he would be a weapon for the deep threat!
by jagsfan30302011 on Jan 21, 2012 5:06 PM EST reply actions
out of those 3 players I would take Wright because are need is Wide receiver it makes no sense to me to draft a player that is a want not a need! This guy is great and if not we will not be making very good selections. Are dfense is pretty solid so i say target wide outs in draft and free agency and sure up ur pass rushers for us
by jagsfan30302011 on Jan 21, 2012 5:08 PM EST reply actions
Kinda funny this was posted
because I was literally working my way up to a whole post about this and how I could see Gene going Kendall Wright at 7.
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Ouch.
Had that happen before. The worst is when you think you have a really good perspective that hasn’t been tossed around a lot.
This would be a clear example
Of drafting a position, not a player.
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