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Draft season’s kickoff event is this week in Mobile, Ala. where scouts, coaches, and decision-makers from all 32 teams will gather to watch all-stars from across the country.
While the 2024 Senior Bowl is set for Feb. 3, the real action begins Tuesday when the players hit the practice field. That’s where many of the top prospects of the draft class will line up across from each other for one-on-one drills and get work with NFL coaches.
It could also be an opportunity for the Jacksonville Jaguars to fall in love with a player they end up picking in April.
Last year, Oklahoma State defensive lineman Tyler Lacy was among the prospects who participated in the Senior Bowl. About three months later, the Jaguars made him the No. 130 pick of the 2023 NFL draft.
With Senior Bowl week just getting started, here are 10 participants who could catch the Jaguars’ eye:
Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
Anton Harrison’s former teammate has prototypical size for an offensive tackle and might not escape the first round in April. Depending on what the Jaguars decide to do with Cam Robinson and their feelings about Walker Little, the team could be in the market for another Oklahoma tackle by the time its draft day.
Cam Hart, CB, Notre Dame
If Ryan Nielsen is hunting for cornerbacks with man coverage ability, few did it more than Hart in 2023. The Notre Dame cornerback was in man over 52 percent of the time last year, per PFF, and allowed only 11 receptions in man.
Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon
Jackson is another player who was in man often (over 40 percent of the time during the 2023 season) and he has even more size to boot.
Latu has an argument as the top edge rusher of the class and has a strong chance at being a top 10 pick. If he slides into the middle of the first round, the Jaguars could certainly use another pass rusher to complement Josh…
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Author : Jaguars Wire
Publish date : 2024-01-30 11:45:27
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