Mason Graham has been the vogue pick among the "Draft Elite" for some months now. And why not? Graham makes sense for a Jags' defense that struggled against the run in 2024. A 25th ranked 132.6 ypg on the ground last season. In a way it's a lazy pick for mockers who need to put out their weekly mock draft.
For those willing to do a little more homework, the choice of Graham is far from final:
- The short armed Graham is not considered a "blue-chip" prospect. In this deep defensive tackle class, prospects who are just a shade behind Graham could potentially be had in RD2.
- The Jags have a plethora of picks. Two in Round 3, two in Round 4, and a total of 10. The Jags could draft an offensive player at #5, then trade back into Round 1 for a Walter Nolen or Derrick Harmon. Teams that are short of picks (PIT, MIN) will listen to offers.
- New OC Grant Udenski was brought in as a last, best chance to resurrect Trevor Lawrence' once promising career. He will have lots of say in dictating selections to surround Lawrence with. He'll be pounding the table for offensve line talent, and offensive weaponry.
Forget what the national Draft "experts" say, I want to hear from Jags' fans who will read this space.
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