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Jags Wire 2021 NFL mock draft: Post-Super Bowl LV edition

With Super Bowl LV over, the Jags are now on the clock and Trevon Moehrig is an option they should consider after the No. 1 overall pick.

The 2020 NFL season is officially over as the Tampa Bay Bucs became Super Bowl champions this past Sunday. That means the Jacksonville Jaguars are officially on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick.

After going 1-15, there clearly will need to be a significant addition of talent to the roster if new coach Urban Meyer wants to put together respectable results out of the gate. Of course, they will be able to add several veterans in March through free agency, but long-term answers could come from April’s draft.

With draft season officially starting late Sunday night, now is as good a time as any for our first 2021 NFL mock draft for the Jags. With the help of Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator, here’s a look at a full seven-round mock we completed for the Jags:

Trevor Lawrence to throw for NFL next week, will have labrum injury repaired afterward

Trevor Lawrence won’t take part in Clemson’s pro day, but will throw on Feb. 12 to get moving on a labrum injury that need to be repaired

Clemson will be one of several teams having a pro day next month but the star of the show, Trevor Lawrence, won’t be participating. Instead, he’ll be throwing for the NFL next week on Feb. 12 and will proceed to have a labrum injury corrected afterward.

Lawrence, 21, is widely expected to go to the Jacksonville Jaguars with the No. 1 overall pick. His procedure to fix a labrum issue (to his non-throwing shoulder) isn’t expected to change that and he’s expected to be recovered by training camp.

Lawrence finished the 2020 season 231-of-344 (69.2%) for 3,153 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and five interceptions. As a result, he was able to aid Clemson to the playoffs in January where they ultimately fell to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Lawrence is currently working out in California with renowned quarterbacks coach and former Jaguar Jordan Palmer. While there, he’s worked on a mix of everything ranging from his throwing mechanics, preparing for an NFL Schedule, improving himself physically, and more.

Brett Favre believes the Jags should take DeVonta Smith first overall over Trevor Lawrence

Brett Farve discusses what the Jags should do with the No. 1 pick — and it doesn’t involve selecting Trevor Lawrence.

With the No. 1 overall pick the Jacksonville Jaguars will be a topic of discussion all offseason. Most in the NFL community expect them to hold on to the No. 1 overall pick and take Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, who could be the franchise savior the team has long needed.

However, NFL Hall-of-Famer and legend Brett Favre believes the Jags should spend the pick on another star — and that player is Alabama receiver, DeVonta Smith. In an interview with TMZ Sports, Favre explained his reasoning by raving about Smith’s game-changing abilities.

“I don’t know if Jacksonville, in my opinion, I don’t know if quarterback is their immediate need,” said Favre. “[It’s] probably a lot of needs that they have. I would take [Alabama receiver] DeVonta Smith… The last two games I’ve watched this guy play, I mean, I’m blown away with how good — knowing that teams know that he’s going to get the ball — and he dominates. I think you go with a guy like that.”

He’s right about the need for multiple players, but picking Smith, who is very talented, over Lawrence would be one of the most questionable decisions in Draft Day history. Then again, it’s very possible that Favre hasn’t watched the Jags recently because their national coverage hasn’t been all that great.

Favre was also sure to state he had nothing against Lawrence who is also worthy of the top pick but reiterated that Smith reminded him of Hall-of-Famers from his era.

“Nothing against Trevor Lawrence, but I think you can find a free-agent [quarterback] or one in the latter rounds or mid-rounds of the draft. But you just don’t find a guy like [Smith]. This guy can be a Jerry Rice, a Randy Moss, a total game-changer,” Favre said.

Favre was the rare exemption of a solid starting free agent quarterback hitting the market on two occasions in his career. However, for those who’ve watched the game closely over the years, it’s become painfully clear that free agency isn’t the answer for a starting quarterback. The Jags would know after swinging and missing on Nick Foles.

Additionally, finding a quarterback outside of round one has proven to be extremely hard, too. In fact, in the 2020 playoffs, only four of the 14 teams who participated started a quarterback who wasn’t a first-round pick.

All of that said, it’s clear who the Jags’ should select with the No. 1 overall pick. With the 2021 free agent market having the potential to be strong at receiver with names like Kenny Golladay, Allen Robinson, Chris Godwin, and others set to hit the market, they are significantly more likely to hit on a receiver than a free agent quarterback.

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Jags bolster secondary after selecting Trevor Lawrence in Daniel Jeremiah mock draft

The Jags are expected to take Trevor Lawrence overall, but the bigger question is what will they do with their No. 25 overall pick.

The 2021 offseason will mark a huge one for several NFL teams, but those sentiments especially apply for the Jacksonville Jaguars. After enduring the worst season in their history and the most losses in the league, sweeping changes are currently ongoing for the Cardiac Cats at TIAA Bank Field.

Of course, a key heading forward will be the decisions they make in the upcoming draft with their 11 draft picks, as there are several needs on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Until April 29 officially arrives, fans will have to settle with the variety of mock drafts on the web to cure their anxiety for the draft.

Speaking of mocks, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah released his first of the 2021 offseason — and it has the Jags wisely addressing both sides of the ball in the first round.

With the No. 1 overall pick, Jeremiah went with the expected choice for the Jags, Trevor Lawrence, who could help new coach Urban Meyer get off to a good start in the NFL.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Trevor Lawrence (Clemson)

The Urban Meyer era begins with one of the most talented quarterbacks to enter the league in the last five years.

There isn’t much to say about Lawrence that hasn’t been said in all honesty. He’s widely viewed as a generational talent that could be just as impactful as Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning, and John Elway for the Jags’ franchise.

Next, with the No. 25 overall pick (from the Los Angeles Rams), Jeremiah had the Jags bolstering their secondary with Trevon Moehrig, who could help the Jags clear up a huge need at safety.

25 . Jacksonville Jaguars – S Trevon Moehrig (TCU)

Moehrig is the best safety in the draft class and has the ability to play the deep middle or inside the box. He has a high ceiling and a high floor.

While the Jags could address safety in free-agency, too, this would be a smart addition if they can’t. Moehrig is a pretty agile safety who has the downhill speed to help with the run while also providing a skill set that allows him to hold his own in coverage.

Texas Christian University seems to do a good job of giving Moehrig opportunities to show off his range. Additionally, at 6-foot-1, 200-pounds, he has a nice mix of size and length that can help him tremendously in the NFL.

If the Jags came away from the first round with the pairing of Lawrence and Moehrig, it feels like a haul fans couldn’t complain about. However, it’s simply a guessing game at the moment outside of pick No. 1 with a new head coach and general manager in place this season.

Trevor Lawrence begins training for NFL with former Jags QB Jordan Palmer

Trevor Lawrence is beginning his training for the NFL and it will be with a former Jaguars quarterback.

For fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the 2021 NFL Draft can’t come soon enough as their fans are anticipating the likely selection of Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. His potential addition would give the team the highest-rated prospect since Andrew Luck in the eyes of most, which is huge when considering the quarterbacks the franchise has had.

With Clemson’s season ending earlier this month, Lawrence has now turned his attention to preparing for the NFL. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the journey has started with a former Jaguar, Jordan Palmer, who has become a renowned NFL quarterback tutor for EXOS in California.

Garafolo added that Lawrence is also preparing as if every team could end up with him. If that wasn’t enough, the former Tiger has also been learning how a typical NFL week of preparation goes from Palmer.

“Right now he’s going through exercises where he’s taking a team in the playoffs and he’s breaking them down as if he was game-planning for them,” said Garafolo. “So on Monday, he reviews the last couple of games for that defense. Tuesday, [he looks at] base pressures. Wednesday, sub pressures. Thursday, third-down. Friday, red-zone.”

“Basically, it’s as if you were game-planning because that’s what your week will be like in the NFL, so he’s getting a taste of that. I think that’s a huge reason these guys hit the ground running.”

Palmer has worked with several other notable quarterbacks like Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, and Deshaun Watson. He’s been an offseason coach/ quarterback consultant for many years and spent time with the Jags (2012), Cincinnati Bengals (2008-10), and Chicago Bears (2013), to name a few.

Garafolo also stated that Lawrence was going to work on improving himself physically with goals to become a bit stronger, sturdier, and more mobile.

With the Jags being his likely destination, this news will probably make fans more eager to see Lawrence in training camp depending on if the coronavirus pandemic allows it. If not then, maybe the preseason will provide them with their first potential look at Lawrence.

As for the team, new coach Urban Meyer has been working hard to get the right staff in place for the potential acquisition of Lawrence and the team in general. It was announced this week that former Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell is expected to be the team’s next offensive coordinator. His pairing with Lawrence is one fans have expressed excitement about as Bevell has worked with notable signal-callers like Russell Wilson, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, and Brett Farve.

Prospects for Jags fans to know: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence

With the Jacksonville Jaguars 2020 season ending in disappointing fashion, the team has found themselves at the forefront of all NFL Draft discussions. Of course, that is because their 1-15 season locked them into the No. 1 overall pick in what will …

With the Jacksonville Jaguars 2020 season ending in disappointing fashion, the team has found themselves at the forefront of all NFL Draft discussions. Of course, that is because their 1-15 season locked them into the No. 1 overall pick in what will be a crucial season.

It appears that the Jaguars saved their worst season in franchise history for the perfect time as this draft class boasts one of, if not the best, quarterback prospects to have ever come out. That player, of course, is Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

While suiting up as a Tiger, Lawrence took Clemson to a National Championship and three College Football Playoff appearances, accumulating a 34-2 record as a starter. He finished his tenure at Clemson with a 67% completion percentage, 10,098 passing yards, 90 passing TDs and 17 interceptions. From day one on campus, it was easy to see why Lawrence was the No. 1 rated recruit out of high school.

Let’s get into just why the league is so enamored by the Clemson Tigers star and how he could just be the player to turn around the Jacksonville organization.

With Lawrence, the discussion starts with his seemingly other-worldly physical profile. His arm is as good as they come, displaying both velocity and a rapid-quick arm speed. His ability to get the ball out and get the ball out quick sets him above the rest in this class.

It’s that snap delivery throw, combined with his natural velocity and ball-placement that simply makes Lawrence lethal. Just take a look at these couple of impressive frozen-ropes from No. 16.

It isn’t just his arm that is impressive when dissecting his physical profile, though. Lawrence stands at 6-foot-6, 220 pounds, and has the athleticism to not only hurt teams with his arm but his legs as well.

During his three seasons at Clemson, Lawrence scampered for 943 yards, scoring 18 times on the ground. In his sophomore season alone, Lawrence came up just short of a 600-yard (593) rushing season. He doesn’t necessarily have the speed of Justin Fields or Trey Lance of the class, but he’s a talented athlete all around. Being an arm talent of his caliber is one thing, but having the mobility that he does just adds another element to his game that defenses have to account for.

In this day in age at the quarterback position, it’s becoming increasingly important to make plays outside of structure. Jags fans shouldn’t worry because our favorite new blonde-headed phenom also excels when the play breaks down.

This is an absolute beauty, folks.

With all eyes constantly on the future NFL signal-caller, Lawrence repeatedly makes everything look so easy. While he may get caught a bit too overconfident in his arm at times, it’s his willingness to attack defenses plus the elite traits that make him the best player in this draft class and one of the best to ever come out of college football.

Assuming Jacksonville does take Lawrence, the ceiling will be the sky with him behind center. He will enter a situation where the Jaguars have both solid weapons and some offensive line pieces in the interior to go with the most cap space in the league (an estimated $76 million).

If the Jaguars do nab Urban Meyer, an offensive-minded guru, watch out NFL. This franchise might just get this football thing figured out.

Jags land Trevor Lawrence and help at DT in Todd McShay’s latest mock

Todd McShay slotted the Jags Trevor Lawrence and Iowa DT Daviyon Nixon in his latest mock draft, which would address two pressing needs.

The 2020 season was a tough one for the whole league, but it was especially tough on the Jacksonville Jaguars who registered a 1-15 record. Not only was that good for the worst record in the NFL, but the worst in the organization’s history.

However, the sun is shining bright when looking forward to the 2021 season. The Jags were able to acquire the No. 1 overall pick, and with that should come the likely selection of an elite quarterback prospect in Trevor Lawrence. Due to the unsteady performances the Jags got this year at quarterback, ESPN’s Todd McShay has long felt that Lawrence will be the pick for the Jags and that reflected in his newest mock draft.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson*

Did you expect anyone else? I haven’t seen a quarterback prospect quite like Lawrence in almost a decade, and the Jaguars are certainly in the market for one. Gardner Minshew, Mike Glennon and Jake Luton combined for the NFL’s second-worst Total QBR in 2020 (43.7). Jacksonville will have a new general manager and a new coach after losing 15 games, and the 6-foot-6 Lawrence — who has a huge arm, good mobility in the pocket and all the intangibles you could ask for — would give the team a starting quarterback who should soon be among the NFL’s best. Lawrence declared for the draft on Wednesday.

As McShay said, Lawrence is a no brainer for a franchise that hasn’t had a stable answer at quarterback since Mark Brunell. He checks off all the boxes from accuracy, to athleticism, to character, and anything else you can think of.

Another area of concern for the Jags has been at defensive tackle. Young players like DaVon Hamilton and Doug Costin showed promise in the interior, but it feels like the Jags need one more quick-twitch disruptor at defensive tackle. With that being the case, McShay had the Jags selecting Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon with their other first-round pick.

22. Jacksonville Jaguars (via LAR)

Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa*

We went offense in a big way at No. 1 overall, so let’s pivot to defense with the Jaguars’ second pick of Day 1. Nixon has great instincts and agility for his 305-pound size. In recent drafts, Jacksonville has padded the edge with K’Lavon Chaisson and Josh Allen, but the middle of the line still needs help. Its 4.7 yards per carry allowed is tied for fifth worst in the NFL, and Colts running back Jonathan Taylor just gutted the Jags for 253 rushing yards on Sunday. Nixon had 13.5 tackles for loss this season and would be a good building block for the team’s new staff.

A slippery penetrating tackle like Nixon surely would help the Jags who’ve been gashed in the middle of their defense frequently this year. With fans expressing their concerns against the run, his addition is one they definitely could get on board with if defensive tackle isn’t addressed in free agency.

Now, we’d like to hear from you all at home. Did McShay knock this mock out of the park, or could it have gone better? Let us know on social media.

Trevor Lawrence chooses MGC Sports agency for representation

Trevor Lawrence will be entering the 2021 NFL Draft and has chosen representation for his pro journey.

Trevor Lawrence announced that he was moving on to the pros Wednesday with a heartfelt message to the University of Clemson and its fans. Today, he proceeded to sign with a sports agency — and it’s one the Jags are familiar with in MGC Sports.

MGC Sports is the company that has represented longtime Jags backup offensive lineman Tyler Shatley, who also played at Clemson. In their Twitter bio, the state of South Carolina and the city of Nashville are listed as the company’s place of location, which makes sense as they represent a lot of former Clemson players. That includes former Tigers like receivers Adam Humphries and Hunter Renfrow and Las Vegas Raiders lineman John Simpson.

Most believe the Jags will undoubtedly take Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick. That especially should be the case when owner Shad Khan expressed the desire for a just franchise quarterback days ago.

“I think obviously developing a young quarterback, we’ve been very unsuccessful at that. [The] last eight years, we haven’t had a franchise quarterback, so I think that is very, very important,” Khan said Monday.

Ultimately, the Jags won’t have to worry much about rookie contract negotiations under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which has a set amount for each of the draft’s 255 selections.

Once the salary cap is set later in the year, we’ll be able to estimate what the first pick’s contract will look like. However, for the sake of comparison, the No. 1 overall pick of 2020, Joe Burow, signed a fully guaranteed contract worth $36.19 million with a signing bonus of $23.9 million. If taken first, Lawrence’s deal could be somewhere in that same ballpark or maybe less when considering the impact COVID-19 will have on the 2021 salary cap.