The Jacksonville Jaguars Offseason
The Good: Signing Shaq Griffin to 3yrs/ 40 Million
The Shaq Griffin signing was a great one by Jacksonville as they got a very good outside corner on a reasonable deal. Griffin will give Jags 2020 1st round pick C.J. Henderson some relief as they #1 corner and allow him to develop as a #2. Griffin has proven himself to be a top 5 corner in the league and could fill the void left behind by Jalen Ramsey who the Jags traded away.
The Bad: Signing Roy Robertson-Harris to 3yrs/ 23.4 Million
Roy Robertson-Harris is a mediocre player and giving him 3yrs/23.4 million is a lot for someone who has never stood out in production or on tape. He will need to show a huge uptick in production for Jags defense and bring more of a pass rush, a presence they have been lacking since they traded away Yannick Ngakoue. This is a risky move for the Jags and could blow up in their face if he doesn't step up.
The Ugly: Signing Rayshawn Jenkins to 4 yrs/35 Million
Rayshawn Jenkins benefitted from playing in the Chargers defense that features a good front seven and he's going to have to step up his play with the Jaguars lack of production from their front. Jenkins is a bigger box safety that has good ball skills but he's going to have to be much more prevalent in coverage if he wants to find success in the Jags defense.
Offseason Grade (Pre Draft): C+
NFL Draft Summary
Day 1 Grade: A+
Selections: Trevor Lawrence, Travis EtienneThe Jacksonville Jaguars did what they were supposed to do in the draft and pick the best quarterback to come out of college in over a decade in Trevor Lawrence and just by them not getting cute with the draft deserves an A+. Lawrence is literally everything a team could want in a quarterback prospect both on and off the field and with him at the helm, the Jags future is very bright. Late in Day 1 the Jags also grabbed Travis Etienne out of Clemson, Trevor Lawrence highly accomplished running back, which gives Trevor some familiarity in the backfield. Etienne is a very good running back with exceptional athleticism and very balanced skill set and will be a tremendous asset for Lawrence when a play breaks down.
Day 2 Grade: B
Selections: Tyson Campbell, Walker Little, Andre CiscoThe Jaguars kicked off Day 2 by grabbing Tyson Campbell out of Georgia. Campbell is an elite athlete that brings exceptional size and press coverage skills but his lack of ball skills and production. He's a reach at the top of Day 2 draft with his raw technique but his ceiling as an outside press cornerback is tremendous. Walker Little out of Stanford was a smart pick in the 2nd round with his ability to play guard and tackle and his polished technique. He does have some injury concerns but he's exactly what teams look for in an offensive lineman. Andre Cisco was a major steal in the 3rd round and likely would have been a Day 1 pick if not for a serious knee injury. He has star potential if he recovers fully and I'd be shocked if he doesn't start Week 1 of the season if he's healthy.
Day 3 Grade: A+
Selections: Jay Tufele, Jordan Smith, Luke Farrell, Jalen Camp
The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off Day 3 in the draft again with a bang with the selection of Jay Tufele out of USC. Tufele is a monster in the middle of the defensive line with exceptional athleticism as well as size and will be a starter Week 1 for the Jags if he impresses in camp. Jordan Smith is a small-school stud out of UAB with tremendous athleticism and production for the Blazers and he has starter potential if he can adjust well to the speed of the pros. Luke Farrell is a big tight end out of Ohio State that will likely need to fight for a roster spot and likely will be a blocking tight end in his career. Jalen Camp is going to need to make his living on special teams if he makes the roster.
Selections: Trevor Lawrence, Travis EtienneThe Jacksonville Jaguars did what they were supposed to do in the draft and pick the best quarterback to come out of college in over a decade in Trevor Lawrence and just by them not getting cute with the draft deserves an A+. Lawrence is literally everything a team could want in a quarterback prospect both on and off the field and with him at the helm, the Jags future is very bright. Late in Day 1 the Jags also grabbed Travis Etienne out of Clemson, Trevor Lawrence highly accomplished running back, which gives Trevor some familiarity in the backfield. Etienne is a very good running back with exceptional athleticism and very balanced skill set and will be a tremendous asset for Lawrence when a play breaks down.
Day 2 Grade: B
Selections: Tyson Campbell, Walker Little, Andre CiscoThe Jaguars kicked off Day 2 by grabbing Tyson Campbell out of Georgia. Campbell is an elite athlete that brings exceptional size and press coverage skills but his lack of ball skills and production. He's a reach at the top of Day 2 draft with his raw technique but his ceiling as an outside press cornerback is tremendous. Walker Little out of Stanford was a smart pick in the 2nd round with his ability to play guard and tackle and his polished technique. He does have some injury concerns but he's exactly what teams look for in an offensive lineman. Andre Cisco was a major steal in the 3rd round and likely would have been a Day 1 pick if not for a serious knee injury. He has star potential if he recovers fully and I'd be shocked if he doesn't start Week 1 of the season if he's healthy.
Day 3 Grade: A+
Selections: Jay Tufele, Jordan Smith, Luke Farrell, Jalen Camp
The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off Day 3 in the draft again with a bang with the selection of Jay Tufele out of USC. Tufele is a monster in the middle of the defensive line with exceptional athleticism as well as size and will be a starter Week 1 for the Jags if he impresses in camp. Jordan Smith is a small-school stud out of UAB with tremendous athleticism and production for the Blazers and he has starter potential if he can adjust well to the speed of the pros. Luke Farrell is a big tight end out of Ohio State that will likely need to fight for a roster spot and likely will be a blocking tight end in his career. Jalen Camp is going to need to make his living on special teams if he makes the roster.
