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NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Quarterbacks rise post-combine, Redskins land pass catcher

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

52. . Defensive Lineman. Michigan. Rashan Gary. 7. player

It seems that the Jaguars are going to address their quarterback problems in free agency. They are rumored to be the leaders to sign Nick Foles. This makes sense, as the Jaguars’ new offensive coordinator, John DeFilippo, worked with Foles during their Super Bowl run with the Philadelphia Eagles.

With that said, the Jaguars can afford to pick the best player available here. They have relatively few needs for a team picking in the top-10 and they are just a year removed from being a part of the AFC Championship game. Of the players on the board, a few defensive options make sense, but none have more upside than Rashan Gary.

Gary was the former No. 1 overall recruit when he went to Michigan a few years ago. He wasn’t ever extremely productive in college, notching just 9.5 sacks over the course of three years, but he did have 23 tackles for loss in that span. Gary is very athletic for his size (6-4, 270) and he should develop into a great all-around player at the NFL level.

Gary could play on the edge and inside on Jacksonville’s front. Considering their “Sacksonville” moniker, adding another pass rusher would seemingly be a sensible move. This is especially true since they are considering cutting former big-time free agent acquisition, Malik Jackson. Gary could take over his role as a starter on the line, and he could play edge in running situations and kick inside as a pass rusher in other packages.

For Jacksonville, Gary would be a versatile addition and should help improve their defense. While the team could draft a receiving weapon like D.K. Metcalf or T.J. Hockenson to give Foles some extra weapons, adding a top defender here makes more sense. They can grab a receiving threat with their first pick in the second round.

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