Big Cat Country - NFL Draft 2013 results: Jacksonville Jaguars make their draft choicesStand United, Duval Til We Diehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47383/bigcatcountry_fave.png2013-05-08T13:00:06-04:00http://www.bigcatcountry.com/rss/stream/40125572013-05-08T13:00:06-04:002013-05-08T13:00:06-04:00Jags want 10-15 snaps for Robinson
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<p></p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> added a "slash" type player to their offense in fifth-round pick Denard Robinson in the 2013 NFL Draft. Robinson was an explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands, especially rushing the football, for Michigan in college and the Jaguars want to add that element to their offense.</p>
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<img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/12366267/20121013_kdl_ai5_306.0_standard_709.0.jpg"></a> <span>The Jaguars drafted <span>Denard Robinson</span> in the fifth-round of the 2013 NFL Draft to play running back, but he's going to have to do some things to get suited for the position.</span>
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<p>Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell noted on SiriusXM on Tuesday evening that the team would like to get Robinson "10-15 snaps" per game, including returning kicks and playing some wide receiver, as well as rushing the football.</p>
<p>The plan for Robinson is to line him up at running back, in the slot as a wide receiver, and even out wide as a receiver. Point blank: Get him the ball and let him make plays, like he did at Michigan. In Robinson's one practice at rookie mini-camp, Robinson's explosion and speed was noticeable on the field.</p>
<p>The back up running back spot during the preseason will be an interesting one to watch, as it appears the battle between Robinson and <span>Justin Forsett</span> for touches after <span>Maurice Jones-Drew</span> is on.</p>
<h4>Keep reading:</h4>
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<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/8/4310354/marcus-trufant-jaguars-role" target="_blank">Marcus Trufant brings wisdom to Jaguars secondary</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/8/4308058/jaguars-predictions-starters-offense" target="_blank">Predicting the Jaguars offensive starters</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/7/4305476/jonathan-cyprien-jaguars" target="_blank">Jonathan Cyprien could be an impact rookie</a></p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/8/4312018/denard-robinson-fantasy-football-2013-jaguarsAlfie Crow2013-05-07T13:00:08-04:002013-05-07T13:00:08-04:00Pryor adds versatility to FB spot
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<p></p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> allowed long time fullback Greg Jones leave in free agency, leaving a void at the fullback position heading into the 2013 NFL Draft. The Jaguars didn't draft a fullback, but they might have found one who will make the roster, from Jones' own alma mater no less, in former Seminoles fullback <span>Lonnie Pryor</span>.</p>
<p>Like some other undrafted free agents, Pryor chose the Jaguars because of the possibility he could earn a starting job.</p>
<p>"I felt like if I had to go anywhere to get a starting position, this was definitely the best route for me to go," <a href="http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2013-05-05/story/fsus-lonnie-pryor-feels-good-fit-jaguars#ixzz2SYjPVZhE" target="_blank">Pryor told Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union</a>.</p>
<p>A big reason Pryor has a chance to earning a starting role however isn't just because of who is and isn't on the roster, but because of the skill set Pryor brings to the table for the Jaguars.</p>
<p>"We found out that he can even be used as a one-back type of guy," Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley told reporters during mini-camp. "He's good in protection, he's good catching the ball out in the flat and he's got a good feel for the blocking scheme."</p>
<p>At Florida State, Pryor played the fullback position and touched the ball sparingly, but paved the way for multiple rushers for the Seminoles. In Pryor's senior season, he was able to touch the ball a little more and ended up gaining more rushing yards his senior year than his previous three season's combined while averaging 8 yards per carry. Pryor also contributed catching the ball out of the backfield and running the ball on the goal line at both fullback and running back.</p>
<p>That kind of ability gives the Jaguars the versatile type of fullback they had in Greg Jones' early days, prior to his injuries, and should put Pryor on the fast track to the final roster when cuts come down.</p>
<p>The Jaguars offense going forward appears to be using a fullback, but in what capacity isn't yet known. Pryor has shown the ability to do a little bit of everything however, so he should be fine either way.</p>
<h4>Keep reading:</h4>
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<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/6/4302632/jordan-rodgers-jaguars" target="_blank">Jordan Rodgers motivated by going undrafted</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/4/4299582/denard-robinson-jaguars-slash" target="_blank">Denard Robinson's ready for "Slash" type role</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/6/4302636/luke-joeckel-jaguars-right-tackle" target="_blank">Luke Joeckel getting comfortable at right tackle</a></p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/7/4306638/lonnie-pryor-should-add-versatility-to-jaguars-fb-positionAlfie Crow2013-05-04T09:00:12-04:002013-05-04T09:00:12-04:00Dwayne Gratz a good fit for Jaguars.
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<p>The Jaguars selected University of Connecticut CB Dwayne Gratz with the 2nd selection of the 3rd round in the NFL Draft, a move some questioned due to more prolific CB's still available. But after further review Gratz appears to be a good fit going forward for Jacksonville.</p> <p>When the Jaguars drafted Gratz in the 3rd round the picked him over more highly touted CB prospects, including his UConn Teammate Blidi Wreh-Wilson, and there was a few raised eyebrows. But Gus Bradley knows what he is looking for in a corner, and Corner was a big enough need that Gratz is arguably an upgrade over all the other options on the roster. After further reviewing Gratz, I can see why Bradley liked him enough to pull the trigger for him.</p>
<p>First off, there is a misconception about the Corners in this scheme that must be pointed out. Height seems to be an overrated measurable when talking about Bradley's press corners. Height is important, but its not the know all be all. Bradley's Corners in Seattle, Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner, gained notoriety for being considerably taller than the average CB, but Bradley has stated multiple times an important measurable he is looking for in his Corners is Arm Length. Gratz is not extremely tall by any means, he is only 5'11"-6'0", but he seems to have the necessary Arm length Bradley is looking for. Gratz's arms measure at 32 1/8" compared to Richard Sherman's 32" arms, and Brandon Browner's arms at 32 7/8".</p>
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<div class="pullquote">"What is he five-eleven? Five-eleven or something? You’d say that’s not the traditional six-two guy that you’re accustomed to or the six-three guy. It’s not always the height. I mean that’s great to have but it’s also the arm length and the strength at the line of scrimmage."<span>-Gus Bradley on Dwayne Gratz</span>
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<p>The reason Bradley coverts arm length ties directly to the scheme he will be running in Jacksonville. Bradley's corners will run primarily press coverage, which means getting right into the receivers face and jamming them at the line. By having the extra length, Corners are able to jam the receiver easier, and disrupt the receivers route from the start of the play. By disrupting the receiver and throwing him off course, they buy time for the rest of the defense and also pressure the QB to make quicker decision which sometimes leads to bad decisions, which can lead to a "win" by the Defense. Gratz certainly has the "Length" aspect down.</p>
<p>Another vital aspect in Bradley's Corners is their strength and physicality. The corner has to have the ability to physically control the receiver when jamming him at the line, and he must win the leverage battle. If the Corner is not strong enough to win the battle at the line and disrupt the receiver, then the chances are he won't be able to thrive in Bradley's scheme.</p>
<p>Another important thing Bradley looks for is Speed. Bradley loves speed. Bradley has stated that one of the things he picked up from Pete Carroll in Seattle is the concept to build your team around speed. While the Corner has to be physical enough to jam the receiver, he also has to be athletic enough to keep up with him to prevent explosive plays. If a Corner is not fast enough to keep up with the opposing WR, then playing press coverage with him is normally asking for trouble. Big pass plays are commonly the deep pass, and the Corner has to have the speed to keep up with a WR down the field to prevent it. In this scheme the Corner is basically left in coverage on his own, with the only real help being the deep FS, so he really has to depend on his own physical skills to prevent big plays.</p>
<p>Length, strength, physicality, and athleticism. These appear to be the basic things Bradley appears to be looking for in Corner's for his scheme. Gratz seems to fit in well with the scheme going by these measureless alone.</p>
<p>We've already covered Gratz arm length, and it certainly fits what Bradley appears to be looking for. Gratz is also a pretty good athlete, who changes direction pretty well, which should serve him well in this scheme. Gratz didn't always show consistency or efficiency in press coverage though. He flashed good physicality and willingness to press, but there were times where he would not efficiently jam receivers. But he did show physicality in phases of his game.</p>
<p>I don't question Gratz's strength or physicality, as much as I do his press coverage technique and consistency. He put up the one of the top bench reps at the combine of any of the CB's (22 reps) and he showed the strength and physicality to be able to shed blocks. He was a physical run defender, who wasn't afraid to fight through traffic to attempt make plays, though he does have to be more consistent in this area also. He remained physical in man coverage, showing that at least the willingness to be physical is there.</p>
<p>While he doesn't do it quite consistently enough, there are times where he shows the ability to jam WR's at the LOS thanks to his physicality. He has the ability to be able to efficiently jam WR's and disrupt their routes in press; he just needs to work on being more consistent at doing so, and refine his technique some. If there's any coach that can help mold him into a good press corner, it should be Bradley. Gratz has the tools you look for in a press corner; Length, Strength, physicality, and athleticism. I can see why Bradley pulled the trigger on him. He has a high ceiling, and it is widely expected for him to open up next season as a starter. It will be interesting to see how he is brought along over the next few seasons.</p>
<h4>Keep reading:</h4>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/2/4291660/marcedes-lewis-jaguars-2013-fantasy-football-luke-joeckel"> Marcedes Lewis could be benefit from Joeckel </a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/1/4289702/justin-blackmon-suspended-jaguars-career">Justin Blackmon at a career crossroad</a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/28/4278284/denard-robinson-nfl-future-jaguars">Denard Robinson's NFL Future</a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/1/4278926/josh-evans-jaguars-defense">Josh Evans a perfect fit</a></p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/4/4294292/2013-nfl-draft-results-how-dwayne-gratz-fits-with-the-jaguarsHankJoness2013-05-03T09:19:43-04:002013-05-03T09:19:43-04:00Jonathan Cyprien highlights<iframe allowfullscreen="true" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/z1f2_CFMi6Q?rel=0" height="360" width="640"></iframe>
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https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/3/4296552/jonathan-cyprien-highlightsAlfie Crow2013-05-02T13:24:47-04:002013-05-02T13:24:47-04:00Matt Scott and concussions
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> were able to quickly snap up Arizona quarterback <span>Matt Scott</span> in undrafted free agency after the 2013 NFL Draft. Scott going undrafted was a bit of a surprise, as he was pegged as a "sleeper" quarterback by many experts because of his skillset and upside, with more and more of the NFL running pistol and read-option concepts on offense.</p>
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<img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/10853993/20120922_ajw_aa8_429.0.jpg"></a> <span>Scott ran a lot of read-option with the Wildcats under Rich Rodriguez and he has the tools most teams look for in a quarterback. He has solid size at 6'2 and 221 pounds, bulking up from 213 pounds at the NFL Combine, and has a strong arm. He's also an athletic quarterback with nice running ability and can pick up chunks of yards with his legs.</span>
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<p>Scott surprisingly went undrafted however, and fell right into the Jaguars lap. The big question though is why did Scott fall out of the draft entirely?</p>
<p>It could be issues with concussions.</p>
<p>Scott took an illegal helmet-to-helmet shot in the Wildcats victory over USC during the 2012 season. It appeared clear that he was dazed on the field, but Scott didn't leave the field and was seen vomiting on the field after a timeout following the hit, which is typically a clear sign of a concussion.</p>
<p>Scott started the next week against UCLA, but was knocked out of the game after taking a knee to the head and then hitting his head on the turf. Scott struggled to answer team trainers answers and was removed from the game, but later denied he had a concussion. He sat out the next week and took the field again against Utah.</p>
<p>Against Utah, the same thing happened to Scott that happened against USC. Scott once again took another shot to the head and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVKrpPMizQk">was seen vomiting on the field</a>.</p>
<p>We don't know why Scott fell out of the 2013 NFL Draft, but suffering what appeared to be three concussions in a near four week span might have had something to do with it.</p>
<h4>Keep reading:</h4>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/2/4291660/marcedes-lewis-jaguars-2013-fantasy-football-luke-joeckel" target="_blank"> Marcedes Lewis could be benefit from Joeckel </a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/1/4289702/justin-blackmon-suspended-jaguars-career" target="_blank">Justin Blackmon at a career crossroad</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/28/4278284/denard-robinson-nfl-future-jaguars" target="_blank">Denard Robinson's NFL Future</a></p>
<p>• <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/1/4278926/josh-evans-jaguars-defense" target="_blank">Josh Evans a perfect fit</a></p>
https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/5/2/4293844/jaguars-qb-matt-scott-nfl-draft-results-2013Alfie Crow2013-05-02T12:33:22-04:002013-05-02T12:33:22-04:00Jags invite 19 rookies on try-out basis
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> open up rookie mini-camp on Friday, which will give Jaguars fans their first look at the Jaguars rookie class, including undrafted free agents.</p>
<p>Not only did the Jaguars sign 23 undrafted free agents, they're also bringing in 19 undrafted free agents on a try-out basis for a shot to make the roster. There are some familiar names on the list, such as UCF running back Brynn Harvey.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2013-05-02/jaguars-invite-19-tryouts" target="_blank">Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union</a>, here are the other 18 players:</p>
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<td>Macon Allan</td>
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<td>Missouri Western</td>
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<td>Mario Benavides</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Louisville</td>
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<td>Willie Carter</td>
<td>FB</td>
<td>Tulsa</td>
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<td>Jacob Dombrowski</td>
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<td>Harvard</td>
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<td>De'Leon Eskridge</td>
<td>RB</td>
<td>San Jose State</td>
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<td><span>Uriah Grant</span></td>
<td>DT</td>
<td>Mississippi</td>
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<td>Akron</td>
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<td>Brynn Harvey</td>
<td>RB</td>
<td>UCF</td>
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<td>Kawaun Jakes</td>
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<td>D.D. Jones</td>
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<td>Joseph LeBeau</td>
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<td>Jackson State</td>
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<td>Terrance Lewis</td>
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<td>Alcorn State</td>
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<td>Jon Major</td>
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<td>Colorado</td>
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<td>Cameron Meredith</td>
<td>DE</td>
<td>Nebraska</td>
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<td>Drew Schaefer</td>
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<td>Washington</td>
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<td>Rick Schmeig</td>
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<td>Purdue</td>
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<td>Terrence Stephens</td>
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<td>Stanford</td>
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<td>Adam Yates</td>
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<td>South Carolina</td>
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<td>Duane Zlatnik</td>
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<td>Kansas</td>
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<h4>Keep reading:</h4>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/28/4278810/nfl-draft-2013-results-jaguars-quarterback">Matt Scott, Jordan Rodgers added to QB competition</a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/28/4278132/2013-jaguars-nfl-draft-results">Jaguars add "juice" to the roster</a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/28/4277622/nfl-draft-grades-2013-jaguars-luke-joeckel">Grading the Jaguars draft</a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/27/4276720/nfl-draft-udfa-tracker-jaguars-signings">Jaguars UDFA tracker</a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/27/4276222/2013-nfl-draft-results-jaguars">Full Jaguars draft results</a></p>
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<p>University of Florida Safety Josh Evans was the Jaguars 6th round pick in this years NFL draft, and was relatively unknown to many compared to Matt Elam, his counterpart at Florida. But when looking closer, he appears to be a good fit for Gus Bradley's defense. </p> <p>The Jaguars selection of University Of Florida Safety Josh Evans in the 6th round seemed a bit interesting at first, due to the selection of Jonathan Cyprien in the 2nd and the presence of veteran Dwight Lowey, but after further examination the pick makes a lot of sense, as Evans is a seemingly great scheme fit for Gus Bradley's Defense for both the FS and SS roles that Bradley needs to make his scheme successful.</p>
<p>In Seattle, Pete Carroll and Gus Bradley asked his two Safeties to do two a few different things, and to have different skill sets. First lets examine the FS role in Gus's defense, which was manned by Earl Thomas in Seattle, and likely will be the role Lowery will start at next season for Jacksonville but Evans will probably see his share of snaps there also.</p>
<p>In Seattle the FS was most commonly asked to play single high coverage and patrol the deep middle of the field in Seattle's cover 3 coverage, and he is normally the only one back there. In Seattle's Defense the two Corners are basically put on islands by themselves as they are playing cover 3 press coverage, so the FS's biggest responsibility is to help them out over the top to prevent big plays downfield. He has to have the speed and range to cover a lot of ground as he covers the middle of the field to the numbers of the field.</p>
<p>What makes Earl Thomas so good at what he does in Seattle's Defense is not only his speed and range, but his superior instincts also. He has a good feel for the game, and knows when to break on a route on a receiver to properly give the Corner the most help possible. These types of instincts and range can be seen somewhat in Evans during his time at Florida.</p>
<p>At Florida, Evans gained experience in the type of single high coverage that would be demanded as a FS in Jacksonville's scheme, and he showed above average range, and good instincts when breaking on routes. He showed good instincts when the ball was in the air, and normally positioned himself correctly. He isn't the type of ball hawk Thomas is, but due his instincts and range he normally put himself in good positions to prevent a big play, which is precisely what the FS needs to do in this defense.</p>
<p>Evans is a smart player, who fits the profile of the FS in Bradley's scheme. He has the range, instincts, and ability to disrupt passes to thrive in the role, but he is not limited to it. Evans is also very capable of playing the SS role in Jacksonville, the role Kam Chancellor plays in Seattle and where 2nd round pick Jonathan Cyprien is expected to start in this season for Jacksonville.</p>
<p>The SS role in Gus's defense is often like an 4th linebacker and an 8th man in the box to stop the run, and intermediate passes in the middle of the field. What makes Kam Chancellor so good at the SS role in Seattle is his physicality, and this type of physicality can also be found in Evans.</p>
<p>Evans is a physical player, and at times Florida utilized him near the LOS, in the way Chancellor is. He is better against the run then you'd expect in a player who played primarily FS. His good instincts and feel for the game let him diagnose runs quickly, and this enables him to be in a good position most of the time to make a stop. He normally takes good angles, and he shows good closing speed on ball carriers.</p>
<p>Evan's was not just a factor when he was near the LOS though, as he was also aggressive in the run game when coming down from the safety position. He read plays very well, and came down quickly. He shows physicality when tackling, but this does lead to some bad tackling form on his part.</p>
<p>The SS is not just there to stop the run though, as he must also be able to cover tight ends and short zone assignments. Evans has not only the size but the athleticism to keep up with the todays NFL TE's, and had experience of doing so at UF. Evans certainly has an intriguing skill set, as he has the range and instincts to play in deep single high coverage, but he also has the physicality and reads run plays well enough, to be dropped down near the LOS and still be productive. He is certainly a versatile player who fits in well with this versatile scheme.</p>
<p>One of the most exciting things about Evans though, doesn't just involve him. Both him, and Jonathan Cyprien have the ability to play FS or SS in Gus's scheme. This means the both of them can be on the field at the same time, and the Defense wouldn't miss a beat. The two of them are interchangeable with each other, which would make this defense much more versatile.</p>
<p>If Both Evans and Cyprien were on the field, it'd be difficult for the opposing teams Offense to decipher what the defensive secondary is planning on doing. Offense's wouldn't know which safety is dropping down, and which one will be playing single high because both Safeties would be able to do it. If both Evan's and Cyprien are on the field, Jacksonville would be able to disguise coverage's and confuse offenses which would make this defense much more versatile and dynamic than it previously has been.</p>
<p>While the versatility that Evan's brings this defense is enticing, it does not guarantee him a starting role by any means. Dwight Lowery is the veteran, solid, and fits the scheme well as the FS. Gus Bradley preaches competition though and both will be given a chance to win the job. It will certainly be a interesting camp battle between the two.</p>
<p>If Evan's does not win the starting job though, he will certainly have the opportunity to get on the field in a couple of ways. If not the starter, chances are he'll be seen at the primary back up to both the FS and SS spots, and will likely see the field in rotation. There are also a few sub packages Seattle ran involving multiple safeties that could let Evans get on the field, if Bradley decides to employ them year 1.</p>
<p>Overall, I feel as if Evans was a terrific pick. He is a great scheme fit who is capable of playing at a solid level at both safety spots, which will give him a better chance to gain playing time. The versatility that both him and Cyprien would bring is really interesting. Even if he does not start year 1, Evans is a player that Jacksonville fans should definitely keep their eyes on over the next few seasons.</p>
<p> </p>
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<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/30/4285510/ace-sanders-jaguars">Ace Sanders adds speed to the Jaguars</a></p>
<p>• <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/4/28/4278810/nfl-draft-2013-results-jaguars-quarterback">Matt Scott, Jordan Rodgers added to QB competition</a></p>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> have finally assigned numbers to their rookie class. May fans have been asking for them, so here they are in a neat little table, with the draft picks listed first followed by the UDFA class in alphabetical order.</p>
<table border="0"><tbody>
<tr>
<td>Number</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Position</td>
<td>School</td>
<td>Height</td>
<td>Weight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>76</td>
<td><span>Luke Joeckel</span></td>
<td>Offensive Tackle</td>
<td>Texas A&M</td>
<td>6'6</td>
<td>306</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>37</td>
<td><span>Jonathan Cyprien</span></td>
<td>Safety</td>
<td>FIU</td>
<td>6'</td>
<td>217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td><span>Dwayne Gratz</span></td>
<td>Cornerback</td>
<td>Connecticut</td>
<td>5'11"</td>
<td>201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td><span>Ace Sanders</span></td>
<td>Wide receiver</td>
<td>South Carolina</td>
<td>5'7"</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>29</td>
<td><span>Denard Robinson</span></td>
<td>Running back</td>
<td>Michigan</td>
<td>6'</td>
<td>197</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>26</td>
<td><span>Josh Evans</span></td>
<td>Safety</td>
<td>Florida</td>
<td>6'</td>
<td>205</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td><span>Jeremy Harris</span></td>
<td>Cornerback</td>
<td>New Mexico State</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td><span>Demetrius McCray</span></td>
<td>Cornerback</td>
<td>Appalachian State</td>
<td>6'</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>70</td>
<td>T.J. Barnes</td>
<td>Defensive tackle</td>
<td>Georgia Tech</td>
<td>6'6</td>
<td>369</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Maalik Bomar</td>
<td>Linebacker</td>
<td>Cincinnati</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>232</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>43</td>
<td>Marcus Burley</td>
<td>Cornerback</td>
<td>Delaware</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>185</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>74</td>
<td>R.J. Dill</td>
<td>Offensive tackle</td>
<td>Rutgers</td>
<td>6'6</td>
<td>316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>41</td>
<td>Jeremiah Green</td>
<td>Linebacker</td>
<td>Nevada</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>79</td>
<td>Paul Hazel</td>
<td>Defensive end</td>
<td>Western Michigan</td>
<td>6'5</td>
<td>223</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>91</td>
<td>Abry Jones</td>
<td>Defensive tackle</td>
<td>Georgia</td>
<td>6'3</td>
<td>313</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>80</td>
<td>Cole McKenzie</td>
<td>Wide receiver</td>
<td>Southern Oregon</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>81</td>
<td>Jamal Miles</td>
<td>Wide receiver</td>
<td>Arizona State</td>
<td>5'9</td>
<td>188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>61</td>
<td>Stephane Milhim</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>Massachusetts</td>
<td>6'4</td>
<td>314</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>73</td>
<td>Jeff Nady</td>
<td>Offensive tackle</td>
<td>Nevada</td>
<td>6'6</td>
<td>303</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>88</td>
<td>Ryan Otten</td>
<td>Tight end</td>
<td>San Jose State</td>
<td>6'5</td>
<td>230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>83</td>
<td>Tobias Palmer</td>
<td>Wide receiver</td>
<td>NC State</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>34</td>
<td>Lonnie Pryor</td>
<td>Fullback</td>
<td>Florida State</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>227</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>49</td>
<td>Kyler Reed</td>
<td>Tight end</td>
<td>Nebraska</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>225</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>56</td>
<td>LaRoy Reynolds</td>
<td>Linebacker</td>
<td>Virginia</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>243</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Jordan Rodgers</td>
<td>Quarterback</td>
<td>Vanderbilt</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Matt Scott</td>
<td>Quarterback</td>
<td>Arizona</td>
<td>6'2</td>
<td>213</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40</td>
<td>Steven Terrell</td>
<td>Safety</td>
<td>Texas A&M</td>
<td>5'10</td>
<td>197</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>46</td>
<td>Carson Tinker</td>
<td>Long snapper</td>
<td>Alabama</td>
<td>6'0</td>
<td>233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>62</td>
<td>Roderick Tomlin</td>
<td>Offensive tackle</td>
<td>Murray State</td>
<td>6'5</td>
<td>312</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Trey Wilson</td>
<td>Cornerback</td>
<td>Vanderbilt</td>
<td>5'11</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>49</td>
<td>Mike Zimmer</td>
<td>Linebacker</td>
<td>Illinois State</td>
<td>6'1</td>
<td>235</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
<p> </p>
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