With the 2020 Senior Bowl in the books, it’s now time to start looking forward to the NFL Combine. That also means it’s the perfect time for a new Jags Wire mock, as plenty of players increased their stock coming out of the annual all-star game.
As usual, we headed over to The Draft Network to crank up the simulator and here is the group we were able to acquire in the first four rounds:
9.) Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina – As I expected, Javon Kinlaw came to the Senior Bowl and raised his draft stock. He was explosive off the snap and showed his ability to dip under the opposition. For the most part, there weren’t many offensive lineman who could handle Kinlaw’s mix of quickness and violence and many people left Mobile praising his upside.
Bringing in Kinlaw to work with Calais Campbell for the year would be huge as the veteran only has a year left on his contract. He’d also help strengthen the interior defensive line as they will likely be parting ways with Marcell Dareus.
20.) Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma – I believe the Jags will follow last year’s free agency blueprint: hand out one big contract (Nick Foles in 2019) and get everyone else on prove it deals. That said, it wouldn’t shock me if the big contract went towards the tight end position because there are some good options to get like Hunter Henry, Eric Ebron and Austin Hooper.
This means the Jags would have to find a starting linebacker in the draft. Kenneth Murray is a player that brings it in the middle and could help the Jags’ woes against the run. Meanwhile, Jack could kick out to the weakside linebacker position where he’s had more success.
42.) Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia – A.J. Bouye’s future is uncertain with he team because the Jags could gain $11.5 million by releasing him. With that being the case, the Jags will need to draft a cornerback early.
Hall ended his 2019 season early because of an ankle injury and that may cause him to fall to the Jags in the second-round. At 6-foot-1, 200-pounds, Hall not only is big but plays big. His instincts are pretty solid, too, as he led the nation in pass breakups in 2019 with 22.
73.) Logan Stenberg, G, Kentucky – As a former offensive line coach, Logan Stenberg is a player Doug Marrone would definitely be happy with taking. At 6-foot-6, 327-pounds, Stenberg’s run blocking ability helped former tailback Benny Snell have a great deal of success while at Kentucky and he could do the same for Leonard Fournette.
The Jags have long needed to upgrade at right guard where A.J. Cann presently starts and will have ample opportunities to do so in the second and third-rounds. For my money, Stenberg could be the best guard available when they Jags are on the clock.
106.) Van Jefferson, WR, Florida – VanJefferson had himself a good week in Mobile, displaying sound footwork and the ability to get open out of his cuts. Add in the fact that he had success prior against various Southeastern Conference opponents and it’s easy to see why the Jags (and NFL in general) would be intrigued by him.
At 6-foot-2, 190-pounds, Jefferson would be a welcomed addition to the Jags’ receivers corps, which will likely be without veteran Marqise Lee come April because of his cap figure and past with injuries. Dede Westbrook will also be playing on the last year of his deal in 2020, so the team needs to be prepared if they can’t retain him.