Sixteen guys I like for the Jaguars at Pick 16 v2.0
About a month ago I gave an initial list of 16 players who I would’ve liked to see the Jaguars get with the 16th pick in the draft. Why 16? As Vic Ketchman would say, if you’re picking at 16 you better have 16 guys you like.
1. Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
Peterson is the best corner prospect in the draft and tied with Von Miller for the best overall defensive prospect. His chances of being at 16 are slim and none, but he would be great for the Jaguars.
2. Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal
As you can tell, I really like Jordan. I think he can play anywhere on the DL and would help the Jaguars immediately. Plus, he isn’t a one year wonder like a Da’Quan Bowers.
3. Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Gabbert’s Pro Day will be huge since he was the only major QB prospect to not throw at the combine.
4. Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M
Miller is a special player. He might not fit best in a 4-3 scheme, but he would make any defense he was in better.
5. Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
Amukamara’s stock has been sliding as of late and I can’t figure out why. He would immediately become the Jaguars best secondary player.
6. Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
Some are going to be turned off my Ayers’ 40 time, but I’m still a big fan.
7. Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
I’m just always leary of guys who are athletically gifted but one year wonders in college
8. Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
Mayock described Solder as “Tony Boselli talent, journeyman technique”. Perhaps move him to RT for a little while and kick Britton to guard?
9. AJ Green, WR, Georgia
This would be the shock of the draft for more reasons than one, but Green is a rare first round worthy WR
10. JJ Watt, DL, Wisconsin
Just love’s Watt’s motor and play making ability. Bit of a tweener in a 4-3, but he’s the kind of guy who could make it work.
11. Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
I wouldn’t be opposed to taking Ponder at 16, but there would be very few options left on the board for that pick to make sense.
12.Colin Kapernick, QB, Nevada
No QB has helped themselves more in the draft process than Kapernick
13. Jake Locker, QB, Washington
Locker is uber-talented, but still needs a lot of work.
14. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
Looking at his Jr tape, Clayborn is a beast of a DE. His Senior tape, even when factoring in double teams? Not so much.
15. Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
Raw, but definitely talented. Still not a believer though.
16. Martez Wilson, LB, Illinois
A new guy on the radar, Wilson had an impressive combine.
