Jacksonville Jaguars’ Draft Needs: Five Positions to Target in 2024
The Jacksonville Jaguars are gearing up for the 2024 NFL Draft, and while the team has not yet determined which positions they will target, this article provides an analysis of five key areas that the Jaguars need to address.
1.
Cornerback
Despite signing Bradley Roby and Darnell Savage in free agency, the Jaguars’ cornerback depth remains a concern, especially in the AFC South, where teams like the Houston Texans have three No. 1 wide receivers. This cornerback class is super deep, and the Jaguars could target the position on day one or two and still get a guy who can be a key contributor or a great depth piece.
2.
Wide Receiver
The Jaguars signed Gabe Davis after losing Calvin Ridley, but they still need another wide receiver to give Trevor Lawrence as many weapons as possible. Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Parker Washington are capable players, but the group is underwhelming after those first two. The Jaguars are fortunate to have another need that happens to be a deep position in this draft.
3.
Interior Offensive Line
The biggest issue with the Jaguars’ offense last year was the interior of the offensive line, particularly the guard and center positions. The center position was the worst, whether it be Luke Fortner not blocking well or having bad snaps. They have re-signed guards Brandon Scherff and Ezra Cleveland and signed Mitch Morse as the center, but the depth is still pretty bad. I’d look for them to draft an interior offensive lineman on day three.
4.
Defensive Line
The Jaguars signed Arik Armstead this offseason after losing several defensive linemen, but they still need more depth and guys to help Travon Walker and Josh Allen. This draft is not as deep at defensive tackle, but it does have some really good players. If they can get a guy like Byron Murphy and develop him into something great, they could end up having the best defensive line in the league.
5.
Edge Rusher
Sure, they signed Josh Allen to a mega deal, and Travon Walker is turning into a superstar. But look at who’s behind them. Yes, they have one of the best edge-rushing duos in the league, but they have very little depth behind those guys. This draft isn’t deep at edge rusher, but there are some diamonds they can get that would be great if Travon Walker moves inside on obvious passing downs.
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