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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Dwayne Haskins lands in the Big Apple

By Randy Gurzi

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 25: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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DURHAM, NC – SEPTEMBER 29: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils rolls out against the Virginia Tech Hokies during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Virginia Tech won 31-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC – SEPTEMBER 29: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils rolls out against the Virginia Tech Hokies during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Virginia Tech won 31-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Daniel Jones, QB, Duke

Just like another Florida-based franchise just mentioned, the Jacksonville Jaguars look like they need to move on from a former top draft pick under center. Blake Bortles was the first signal-caller taken in the 2014 NFL Draft as the Jags selected him at No. 3 out of UCF.

For the majority of his young career, the critics have been all over Bortles, and it’s understandable why that’s been the case. He’s amassed a career-record of 24-48, which was aided by a 10-6 campaign in 2017 when they were led by a dominant ground game and shutout defense.

Bortles then received a moderate extension but didn’t make it the whole season as the starter for Jacksonville. He was benched for Cody Kessler but will apparently get another shot in Week 17. Unless he comes out and looks completely different than he has in the rest of his career, it’s probably time for the team to move on.

They do that by drafting Duke’s Daniel Jones. A prototypical sized quarterback (6-foot-5, 220-pounds), Jones has worked with less than ideal talent with the Blue Devils. He’s still shown plenty of talent to push himself ahead of other prospects like Will Grier or Ryan Finley.

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