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Adam Stites

Jaguars reportedly keeping close tabs on Chattanooga OL McClendon Curtis

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t shied away from showing interest in Chattanooga offensive lineman McClendon Curtis, according to a report.

According to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Jaguars “routinely sent scouts” to Chattanooga to watch Curtis and had an “exceptional” meeting with the offensive lineman at the 2023 Senior Bowl.

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Curtis started 38 games for the Mocs and earned FCS All-American honors in 2022. The versatile lineman started 30 games at right guard, seven at left tackle, and one at left guard. The 6’5, 331-pounder likely projects as a guard in the NFL.

ESPN’s Mel Kiper ranks Curtis as the fifth best guard in the draft class and he’s projected to be a mid-round selection.

The Jaguars shored up the interior of their line last offseason by signing Brandon Scherff to a three-year, $49.5 million deal and drafting center Luke Fortner in the third round. Still, the team has some uncertainty at left guard with Ben Bartch and Tyler Shatley at the position. Bartch won a training camp battle for the role, but suffered a season-ending knee injury.

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