1st round: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville

Shockingly, the hype surrounding Bridgewater has died down, to an extent. Do not worry, it is not because the talent is not there. He is the best quarterback in the class. Mentally, he is advanced for this stage in his career. Progression reads and decision making are of no concern for Bridgewater. His footwork and pocket presence are on an NFL-ready level and he is a surgeon as a passer. He threads the needle and picks defenses apart with ease. Despite some issues with accurately throwing deep, the ball flies with impressive arch and velocity. More often than not, those misses are overthrows, as opposed to commonly intercepted under throws. He is a battle-hardened leader that has played through injuries and devastating in-game hits, much like the one he suffered from Jon Bostic, to win games. Regardless of his undeserving loss of attention, he is a franchise quarterback that will elevate the young team.

2nd round: Jeremiah Attaochu, OLB, Georgia Tech

In Jacksonville’s defense, Attaochu would play the “LEO” role. Essentially, a “LEO” is a pass rusher, whether his hand is in the dirt or the player is standing up. Attaochu’s best fit would to be stood up more often than not or have him out wide when his hand is in the dirt because Attaochu thrives in space. Attaochu’s speed, burst, and change of direction quickness enable him to wreak havoc in open spaces. As a pass rusher, he explodes off of the snap and violently attacks the opposing lineman. He has learned to continue fighting once engaged, which he struggled with last season. When defending the run, he flows well across the field and is stout at the point of attack. He will serve as a versatile player is Gus Bradley’s defense.

3rd round: Tyler Larsen, C, Utah State

Tyler Larsen is exactly what is needed in a quality center. He has proper, balanced footwork and balance, as well as a strong anchor when protecting the passer. Both in pass protection and run blocking, Larsen is a fighter. His hands are constantly attacking the frame of his opposing defender and he often dominates his opposer. At the second level, Larsen flows quickly and snaps to his assignments. If needed, he can move fluidly from defender to defender and continue developing running lanes or manage pass rushers. A player of his caliber is one of many needed to improve the Jaguars offensive line.

4th round: Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin

Unrightfully, Borland will fall because of his size. He is only 5’11”, but he does not play small. He holds his ground against the run and keeps his gap integrity. The aggressiveness and energy he plays with is unrivaled. Borland flows around the field and attacks ball carries. Even as a blitzer, Borland is superb. His initial contact is quick and violent and he closes quickly once he is free. While issues with tackling in space still linger, he has improved in that area since last season. In due time, Borland would dethrone one of the starting linebackers.

4th round (from Baltimore): Marion Grice, RB, Arizona State

With Maurice Jones-Drew continuing to age, his successor must be found. Marion Grice can be their man. He is not overly impressive in any one area, but he is a jack of all trades. Versatility, especially in today’s NFL, is coveted. He can play 3rd downs as he is both a serviceable pass blocker and a lethal receiving threat. As a rusher, Grice is not incredibly commanding, but he will get the job done. When in space, he has an impressive burst that enables him to separate from chasing defenders. In the fourth round, Grice will prove to be a value pick.

5th round: Gator Hoskins, TE, Marshall

Hoskins is an under-the-radar prospect. He is an impressive athlete for a tight end. Not to the extent of Eric Ebron or Jace Amaro, but nonetheless, he is a mismatch for opposing defenses. Hoskins is too physical for a majority of defensive backs to handle. He is a red zone threat that often wins in contested situations. In due time, he will become a productive successor to Marcedes Lewis’ throne.

5th round (from Baltimore): Jon Halapio, G, Florida

Will Rackley is in need of being replaced. The brute strength and physicality that Halapio brings to the table would be a much needed change of pace along the Jaguars offensive line. He will open up running lanes for Jones-Drew and Grice, seeing that run blocking is his speciality. Against top tier defensive fronts, such as LSU, Halapio consistently puts defenders on their backs. His physical tools imply that he can become a serviceable pass blocker, but his footwork needs improvement before he gets to that point.

6th round: Devekeyan Lattimore, LB, South Florida

Lattimore is not a special prospect by any means, but at the very least, he provides quality depth with the upside to become a serviceable starter at middle linebacker. He is a cyclone around the field and serves as a decent filler into running lanes. Certainly for his first year and likely for the next, he will be riding the bench or playing special teams, but with experience under his belt, he may eventually work into a starting role.

7th round: Allen Hurns, WR, Miami (FL)

With questions surrounding Justin Blackmon, the in-state selection may end up being one of the best “sleeper” picks of the draft. Not that he will be as good as Blackmon, but he adds another talented receiver to the depth chart. Quietly, Hurns has been quite impressive for the Hurricanes. He is a well-rounded receiver, as well as a balanced athlete. He has a knack for getting open and can serve as good depth and a solid No.4 or No.5 rotational wide receiver.