The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t hid their desire to upgrade their pass rush. In March, head coach Doug Pederson said improvements in that area are “vital” before the 2023 season begins.
Evidently, other NFL teams have taken note.
In a mock draft published Wednesday, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports projected Jacksonville will take Clemson’s Myles Murphy with the 24th overall pick. Jones also added that he did so because NFL teams have told him they’re preparing for the Jaguars to look to add talent to their defensive front.
“Every team I talk to keeps mocking defensive linemen to Jacksonville, so I send them the best one available.”
While some have suggested the Jaguars could pick an offensive lineman or a tight end, pass rushers and defensive backs have been overwhelmingly favored to be the 24th selection in mock drafts.
In a recent interview, Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network said Jacksonville covets Illinois cornerback Devon Weatherspoon, Maryland cornerback Deonte Banks, and Iowa edge rusher Lukas Van Ness most among the first round prospects.
