The Jacksonville Jaguars addressed a need Thursday night when they picked offensive tackle Anton Harrison with the No. 27 overall selection. There are other areas that could use help, though.
The team is still thin in the defensive backfield after cutting ties with Shaquill Griffin. While the Jaguars have a starting duo in Tyson Campbell and Darious Williams, there isn’t much depth behind those two.
Jacksonville has also said improving its pass rush is “vital” and it’d make plenty of sense if the Jaguars wanted to add a tight end after allowing both Chris Manhertz and Dan Arnold to reach free agency.
In Day 2 mock drafts, experts think defensive backs and tight ends will be top priority for the Jaguars in rounds two and three:
ESPN (Steve Muench): DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
Via Muench: “The Jaguars ranked 28th in passing defense last season, and cornerback is one of their most pressing needs. Getting Turner at this point in the draft is a good value.”
No third round
Sports Illustrated (Luke Easterling): Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
Via Easterling: “Jacksonville’s secondary needs a boost at both levels, and if the board falls this way, the better value would come on the back end. Johnson is a well-rounded defender who can make plays in the box and also handle himself in coverage.”
Third round: Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford
NFL.com (Lance Zierlein): Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
Via Zierlein: “The 6-6 5/8, 264-pounder is a bruising run blocker with surprising ball skills for a tight end with his rare mass at the position.”
Third round: Garrett Williams, CB, Syracuse
The Athletic (Dane Brugler): Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State
Third round: Cameron Mitchell, CB, Northwestern
Sporting News (Vinnie Iyer): Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
Via Iyer: “The Jaguars could benefit by thinking of a perimeter coverage upgrade. Brents is another big, physical corner in this class who flashes real explosiveness.”
Third round: Sydney Brown, S, Illinois
CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso): Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
Via Trapasso: “More secondary help for the Jaguars? Absolutely. Ringo can live on the outside or glide back to safety.”
Third round: Antonio Johnson, S, Texas A&M
Touchdown Wire (Doug Farrar): DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
