2017 NFL Draft Grades: Jacksonville Jaguars Day 3 Picks

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Sep 26, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio Bobcats safety Nathan Carpenter (35) and linebacker Blair Brown (33) tackle Minnesota Golden Gophers running back Rodney Smith (24) at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5, Pick 148: Blair Brown, ILB – Ohio

After making a good pick in the fourth round, the Jacksonville Jaguars follow it up with an excellent pick. Blair Brown is a solid linebacker who can come in and immediately give you production in the middle of your defense.

A+. . ILB. Ohio. BLAIR BROWN

While I think Brown projects best as a middle linebacker, he realistically could play weakside as well. He is a very instinctive player, and his best trait is his tackling ability. His coverage ability isn’t the greatest, but that’s to be expected from a fifth-round pick.

Once Brown diagnoses a play and finds the football, he turns into a heat seeking missile. He was a really fun player to watch, because his play recognition ability isn’t a question at all. He was a staple of the Ohio defense during his time there.

Overall, the Jaguars get a player who may not play immediately, but when he does take the field, will be an impact defender. This was a very solid depth selection with a good amount of potential to be a future starter.

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