The Jacksonville Jaguars decided to make the protection of Trevor Lawrence their top priority in the 2023 NFL draft, picking offensive tackle Anton Harrison with the No. 27 overall selection.
The pick makes plenty of sense given the departure of Jawaan Taylor and the impending suspension of Cam Robinson. However, some believed that Harrison didn’t belong in the first round conversation.
Here’s a roundup of reactions and tweets about the Jaguars’ selection Thursday night:
@Jaguars Nameplate done! I wonder what number @Ayee_Tonn is going to pick🤔?Can’t use his college number right @TonyBoselli. Welcome to #DUUUVAL #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/EgG4UgYTVz
— Jags Equipment (@JagsEquip) April 28, 2023
Jaguars made a smart pick, IMO. Pass-rush and secondary are obvious needs, but simply too many questions along the OL after the Jawaan/Cam/Bartch situations.
Harrison is young, can play either tackle spot, and must have really impressed OL coach Phil Rasucher at his pro day.
— John Shipley (@_John_Shipley) April 28, 2023
Jaguars take Anton Harrison #27
Style of play, need…everything made sense for them.
With Jawaan Taylor gone and Cam Robinson facing suspension, they'll need Harrison right off the bat.
His pass protecting skills are up to NFL starting LT level.— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 28, 2023
Walker Little, Luke Fortner, Anton Harrison…three offensive lineman all 25 years old or younger, all will grow with Trevor
— Hacker (@RyanGreen1010XL) April 28, 2023
27) JAX: Anton Harrison – OT/Oklahoma
We are likely to see a suspension for left tackle Cam Robinson – but think this pick still had some legs without that news. Smoothest pass pro guy on a team that has the next big thing at QB.
— David Syvertsen (@Ourlads_Sy) April 28, 2023
Honestly, OL coach Phil Rauscher might be the best position coach on the Jaguars, so letting him have a chance to mold his favorite isn't that bad of an idea
— JT Jag (Support Unions) (@JT_Jag) April 28, 2023
The most important asset the City of Jacksonville has is Trevor Lawrence. I’ll never be mad when we make moves to help protect him.
— UCF Jaguar (@UCF_Jaguar) April 28, 2023
Protected Trevor.
Added picks.
Excellent night for the #Jaguars.— Hays Carlyon (@HaysCarlyon) April 28, 2023
There was a tweet back at 24 that the pick was Harrison before the Jags traded back.
If Harrison was always the target it was a real Masterclass that they picked up a handful of picks and still got their guy.
— Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) April 28, 2023
the Jags are doing what I would do if I had the first overall pick – just keep trading down one spot over and over and over
— Ryan Nanni (@celebrityhottub) April 28, 2023
If the Jags don't move up tomorrow with all them damn picks….
— Laurie Fitz (@LaurieFitzptrck) April 28, 2023
The Jaguars own the No. 56 overall selection in the second round and the No. 88 pick in round three. Following their two trades Thursday, Jacksonville now has nine Day 3 selections with three in the fourth round and three in the sixth round.
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