1st Round (#5) WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2nd Round (#38) DE Andre Branch, Clemson
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3rd Round (#70) P Bryan Anger, Cal
5th Round (#142) OLB Brandon Marshall, Nevada
6th Round (#176) CB Mike Harris, Florida State
7th Round (#228) DT Jeris Pendleton, Ashland
Analysis of Notable Selections:
Justin Blackmon: The wide receiver position has been problematic for the Jags since Jimmy Smith retired. Jacksonville made the right move and traded up a little bit (from #7 to #5 overall) to draft Justin Blackmon. The two-time Biltenikoff Award winner provides Blaine Gabbert with a potential quality lead receiver. Blackmon is a physical receiver who excels at catching slants, fades and gaining yards after the catch. His wide catching radius makes him very quarterback friendly. The selection of Blackmon not only fills a major need at wide receiver, but gives Gabbert a better chance to succeed after a poor rookie season. Blackmon was recently arrested for DUI and this has to be a concern for Jacksonville. However, there is nothing in Blackmon's background to indicate that he will be another Charles Rogers. Blackmon has to mature more, but in the end he should deliver on his promise and provide the Jags with a playmaker at receiver.
Andre Branch: The lack of a pass rush has also dogged the Jaguars for several years. Branch had a strong senior season, but it took him awhile to deliver at Clemson. He has a good outside pass rush and plays hard, but Branch will have to add variety to his pass rush moves. Jacksonville needed pass rush help, but Andre Branch may be just an average defensive end in the NFL.
Bryan Anger: The former Cal punter has a big leg and probably was the best punter in college football. Field position is important, but Jacksonville won 5 games last year and have many positions that require an upgrade more than at punter. Jacksonville's offensive line and secondary are far from top-notch yet the Jaguars passed on a number of prospects for a punter.
2012 NFL Draft Grade: C+
Bottom Line: Jacksonville is a bad team that needed a big draft to help turn the franchise around. They only had six selections and even spent a premium draft choice (a high 3rd rounder) on a punter. Are the Jaguars confident that they will be punting a lot in the future and Anger will be well utilized? How about improving a terrible offense so the punter stays on the sideline far more often? The Jaguars came out of this draft with one likely quality starter (Blackmon) and a potentially decent pass rusher (Branch). That is not enough for a team with so many needs.
Jacksonville Jaguars' 2012 NFL Draft Analysis
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