The Jacksonville Jaguars had a shot at the AFC South title in 2010, but finished the season with three straight losses that led to an 8-8 record. The pass rush was one of the worst in the league, and with the multitude of defensive lineman who can get to the quarterback, the Jaguars had a chance to address that situation right away.
Jacksonville traded with Washington to move into the 10th overall slot, and with that pick the Jags picked the top rated quarterback of the draft in Blaine Gabbert. J.J. Watt and Nick Fairley were still on the board, and I'm sure many Jaguars fans are still scratching their heads. Yes, Gabbert has the potential to be a top quarterback, but Jacksonville has David Garrard under contract that was extended a couple years ago, and Gabbert does not look to move into the lineup right away. Will it pay off down the road? Most likely. Does trading up and giving away picks this year help the Jaguars in 2011? Not likely.
Trades left Jacksonville with only five picks in the 2011 Draft, and their second pick was in Round 3 with the selection of Will Rackley, a guard out of Lehigh. Rackley is a small school project, but he has the ability to develop into a quality lineman.
A late round sleeper looks to be Chris Prosinsik, a defensive back out of Wyoming selected in the 4th Round. Prosinski is a strong run support safety, and he should contribute on special teams right away.
Draft Grade: C-
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