No. 17 overall pick WR Chris Olave – Jacksonville Jaguars
What McShay says
The Jaguars focused on defense with both first-round picks this past April (CJ Henderson and K’Lavon Chaisson). Then they landed Lawrence as their quarterback here. So it makes perfect sense to get another weapon for the offense with Jacksonville’s second Day 1 selection. If Etienne is available, he could be the answer at running back, with Leonard Fournette potentially heading out of Duval County.
But I think it makes more sense to capitalize on the pool of talented pass-catchers in this range, giving Lawrence another target opposite DJ Chark Jr., especially with Dede Westbrook, Chris Conley and Keelan Cole all playing the final years of their contracts. Olave’s wheels pop on tape, and his ability to find separation, pluck the ball in stride and transition upfield would be appreciated in an offense that was No. 26 in points scored in 2019 (18.8 per game).
What we say
Chris Olave to the Jaguars is probably the one that I believe in the most. The Jets and Dolphins both need receivers and either could make the move to help their teams out. Olave to the Jaguars, however, with their system, is a great fit and would certainly not surprise anyone if this was the pick.