We’ve heard the saying various times, “A team can never have too many pass-rushers,” which is exactly why it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Jacksonville Jaguars use one or more of their 12 picks on the edge. When adding in the fact that defensive end Yannick Ngakoue may never suit up again, that may especially be the case for the Jags.
Per or Draft Wire comrade Justin Melo, one player on the edge they’ve had a pre-draft meeting with this offseason is James Madison University edge rusher Ron’dell Carter, who they met with virtually via FaceTime. He also listed the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, and Arizona Cardinals as others who’ve done the same.
We're not talking enough about #JMU EDGE rusher Ron'dell Carter. 12 sacks & 27 TFLs in 2019.
He's recently held pre-draft meetings over FaceTime with the #Patriots, #Seahawks, #Titans, #Cardinals & #Jaguars.
COVID-19 ex'd out several visits/workouts including the #49ers.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 18, 2020
At 6-foot-3, 269-pounds, Carter has been quite productive throughout his collegiate tenure at JMU, racking up 152 total tackles, 23.5 sacks and 48 tackles for loss. Those numbers came as he started in 13 games in 2018 and 16 in 2019.
CBS Sport’s Chris Trapasso ranked Carter as player No. 199 on his big board a few days ago and also listed him on his list of Combine snubs who could be drafted.
“His pass-rush moves need some sharpening, but there’s no doubting Carter’s NFL-caliber explosiveness and bendy ways around the corner. Plus, at his size, he sets a rock-solid edge.”
It feels as though Carter could hear his name called late Day 3 if he’s selected. With the Jags having eight picks throughout that period, maybe they will be the team to take a swing on him in the sixth or seventh round.