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Jacksonville Jaguars: 7-Round 2018 mock draft in mid-April

By Larry Brake

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JULY 30: Helmets rest on the field of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first day of Training Camp at EverBank Field on July 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - JULY 30: Helmets rest on the field of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first day of Training Camp at EverBank Field on July 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals passes the ball in the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – DECEMBER 30: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Louisville Cardinals passes the ball in the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at EverBank Field on December 30, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 1: Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

The Jaguars take Lamar Jackson in the first round. Jackson might fall to the 29th spot but it’s possible that Jacksonville moves up to select him. Jackson’s selection will mean that the Jaguars are moving away from the current quarterback prototype.

Jackson stands 6-3, weighing 211 pounds. Since he will not be pressed into playing early, he will have time to mature and add weight. Bortles will be pushed by Jackson’s athleticism. At Louisville, Jackson threw for 9,043 yards with 69 touchdowns. He ran for 4,132 yards with 50 rushing touchdowns. Jackson won the 2016 Heisman Trophy.

ProFootballTalk reports that Robert Griffin III worked out for the Jaguars. Griffin was not offered a contract but perhaps it foreshadowed this first round selection.

Walterfootball.com gives a description about Jackson’s abilities:

"Jackson has an amazing skill set with a powerful arm that allows him to make throws off platform that many NFL quarterbacks couldn’t even dream of making. He is tough in the pocket, … has amazing athleticism and speed as a runner. Jackson looks like a taller and right-handed version of Michael Vick…"

Athleticism is the main difference when comparing him to the other marquee quarterback prospects. This pick will eventually add a new dimension to Jacksonville’s offense. Let’s see who is taken next.

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