For several weeks, the general consensus was that the Jacksonville Jaguars were poised to take an offensive lineman with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. However, the recent moves the Jaguars have made are giving a strong indication that they’re looking in a different direction with the top pick, one that has a massive ripple effect on the Detroit Lions and the No. 2 pick.
First, Jacksonville used the franchise tag designation on starting left tackle Cam Robinson for the second consecutive season. While it’s just another one-year situation, it’s a considerable investment — some $16.5 million — for the 2022 campaign. Now the Jaguars have also reportedly agreed to sign one of the best available free agent offensive linemen in Brandon Scherff. Scherff, who has made the Pro Bowl in five of the last six seasons, had been the right guard for the Washington Commanders and represents another significant paycheck up front in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars have two recent second-round picks, Walker Little (2021) and Juwan Taylor (2019), battling for the right tackle spot opposite Robinson. Scherff is a premium replacement for free agent A.J. Cann.
