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NFL Mock Draft 7.0: Giants, Patriots trade up; Redskins land defensive help

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils heads to the sidelines in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Daniel Jones #17 of the Duke Blue Devils heads to the sidelines in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor of Florida works out during day two of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Offensive lineman Jawaan Taylor of Florida works out during day two of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Jawaan Taylor. 7. player. 52. . Offensive Tackle. Florida

As the draft draws nearer, it’s becoming clearer that the Jaguars are going target help on the offensive line. They have a solid set-up on the interior, but they need help particularly at right tackle.

The Jaguars let Jeremy Parnell go this offseason. He had previously been their starter at right tackle. Now, the team has former fourth-round pick Will Richardson and former Bengals first-round pick Cedric Ogbuehi as the two options at the position. That’s not exactly an awe-inspiring duo, so adding some extra talent would make sense.

Additionally, it’s notable that left tackle Cam Robinson missed most of last season after suffering an early-season injury. He has been inconsistent to start his career, so the Jaguars could think about moving him to the right side if they draft a left tackle.

Jawaan Taylor is arguably the best tackle in this class and well may be the first one off the board. He has a nice frame (6-5, 312 pounds) and showed that he has good athletic ability and really good footwork at Florida. He should be a road-grader in the run game and he has the pass protection skills needed to stop top edge rushers.

Taylor could be a natural fit on the right side for the Jaguars and really plug the hole they have there. Or, they could try and play him at left tackle, though playing on the right side might suit him better.

If the Jaguars aren’t fans of Taylor, Jonah Williams could be the pick here. But for the moment, Taylor possesses more upside and seems to be the favorite to land with the Jaguars. The Giants could also consider Taylor with the sixth overall pick.

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