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2017 NFL Draft Grades: Jacksonville Jaguars Day 3 Picks

By Jimmy Long

Oct 29, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first quarter at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jalen Myrick (5) looks at a punted ball during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Minnesota won 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; San Diego , CA, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jalen Myrick (5) looks at a punted ball during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Minnesota won 17-12. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 7, Pick 222: Jalen Myrick, CB – Minnesota

Don’t blink. Because you might miss him. Jalen Myrick ran the second fastest 40-yard dash at the Combine. Considering that the Combine record was broken this year, that’s impressive. Officially, he clocked in at 4.28 seconds.

JALEN MYRICK. B+. . CB. Minnesota

The Jacksonville Jaguars get a B+ for this pick. Myrick has a chance to be a good corner in this league because of his athleticism alone. However, considering he stands at only 5-9, he will likely be limited to the slot.

Impressively, he defended 26 passes in only 21 career starts. Throw in the fact that of his five career interceptions, he returned two for touchdowns, and you’ll see that he has potential to become a starting slot corner. However, he needs to further his footwork and coverage instincts a bit to compete at the pro level.

Immediately, the Jaguars will likely get some special teams production of this pick. Myrick had some experience returning kicks in college, and his straight-line speed makes him ideal to be a gunner on punt coverage.

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