If there is any analyst who understands the Jacksonville Jaguars issues quite well, it’s former running back Maurice Jones-Drew, who keeps close tabs on them. He recently released his first mock for the 2020 draft this week and it had some rather interesting selections for the Jags, who were able to land two players from the NCAA national championship game.
No. 9 – Isaiah Simmons – S
He’s a freak athlete who can cover and rush the passer.
No. 20 – Tee Higgins
Higgins reminds me of DeAndre Hopkins, as he routinely high-points the ball and wins against defenders by being physical.
I don’t think many Jags fans would complain about that outcome.
Simmons is a player we’ve seen heavily mocked to the Jags over the last few months as he’s arguably the most versatile player in the draft. He played everywhere from safety, to nickelback, to outside and inside linebacker while playing at Clemson. Of those positions, the Jags could use him the most at linebacker, which was deemed our No. 1 position of need for the Jags last month.
Higgins would also be a great addition because he would be nice to pair with Pro Bowl receiver DJ Chark Jr. Additionally, the Jags are likely to part ways with Marqise Lee while Dede Westbrook and Chris Conley will be on the last years of their respective contracts.
At 6-foot-4, 216 pounds, Higgins is a player who has given college defensive backs issues with his long frame, and with Chark by his side, he’d be able to have instant success in Jacksonville. New offensive coordinator Jay Gruden would definitely be game for this selection as it would give him what he had in A.J. Green during his rookie campaign.
