The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their secondary some in free agency with a value signing by picking up Jacksonville native and cornerback Darious Williams last month. After winning a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams, Williams was able to ink a three-year deal worth $30 million that guarantees $18 million.
However, the Jags may not be done adding pieces to their secondary with the draft coming up this month as they have 12 picks, which is tied for the most in the draft with Kansas City. That said, an opportunity could present itself to address a position that may not be a huge need now, but could be in the future.
One position that fits that category is safety. The team looks like they could trot Andre Cisco and Rayshawn Jenkins out as their two starters, but there is a chance for a potential out on the latter next season, who is one of the highest-paid players on the team. For that reason, safety can’t necessarily be ruled out and the team has shown interest in at least a couple in the draft.
Among them is Illinois safety Kerby Joseph, who Justin Melo of the Draft Network says will visit the Jags this week and is receiving a ton of interest around the league.
#Illinois S Kerby Joseph (6-1, 203) has completed Top 30 Visits with the #Vikings, #Bears, #Colts and #Bucs per source. He'll visit the #Jags and #Lions next.
A TON of interest in an ascending safety that took a big step forward while recording 5 INTs this past season.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 13, 2022
Joseph is entering the draft after spending four seasons with Illinois. During his time there, he was able to play in 39 games while racking up 57 total tackles, 11 pass breakups, and five picks, all of which came in 2021. His impressive senior season also propelled him into First-Team All-Big Ten honors last season.
According to NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein, Joseph is a player with good hips that moves fluidly and can lay a good hit on the ball carrier. However, he could work on his decisiveness, make more consistent angles, and work on keeping his eyes up while tackling.
Joseph is receiving a lot of third-round projections on the web. That could make him a potential option for pick No. 70, but the Jags could still have more pressing needs there like addressing the offensive line or maybe snagging a receiver.
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