Jacksonville Jaguars rebuild quickly in final 7-round 2020 mock draft
By Lucas Schuh
Jacksonville, as part of tearing down their recent moves, traded fan-favorite Calais Campbell this offseason. The veteran was a dynamic, versatile threat with the ability to play inside and outside. With him gone, however, they need another player who can fill the void for the Jaguars defense.
While Jordan Elliott might not be the top defensive tackle prospect in the 2020 class, he’s being slept on in terms of what he can potentially bring to the table for the Jaguars. The Missouri product has the raw skills that scream first-round caliber talent.
Despite that raw talent, however, he’s likely to fall as it’s a crowded group at the position. Some might even consider it a reach to take him the second round but he has the talent to back it up. He may not make the immediate impact for Jacksonville that some are hoping he would but he can deliver in a big way sooner rather than later.
The defensive tackle group has two clear stand out stars in Derrick Brown from Auburn, and Javon Kinlaw from South Carolina, and while both players are great prospects, but drafting either them wouldn’t help the Jaguars situation. To acquire either, Brown or Kinlaw, the Jaguars would have to spend their 9th pick, but in terms of value that doesn’t make any sense; but luckily for the Jaguars, there is another defensive tackle prospect also from the SEC that many people are underrating and sleeping on.
Elliott is immensely powerful and can explode out of his stance and utilize his length to get inside guards. He’s also able to shed blockers and be a successful run defender. However, his best asset is his ability to rush the passer. He has a high motor that seems to never stop and a nice array of moves in his arsenal.
While he may not be the top-end pick like other players in this draft class, he can be just as valuable to the Jaguars.
Other Players Available: Tyler Biadasz, Antoine Winfield Jr., Cam Dantzler