JACKSONVILLE – A potential slide potentially could be a good thing.
That's a theme in the latest round of NFL mock drafts, with many draft analysts believing the Jaguars could benefit from one of draft's top prospects perhaps slipping a few notches.
Derrick Brown, a defensive tackle from Auburn University who many analysts previously considered a likely Top 5 selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, was the most popular choice to the Jaguars at No. 9 overall in this week's jaguars.com 2020 mock draft tracker.
"The Jaguars hit a home run last year with pass rusher Josh Allen (10.5 sacks as a rookie), and they hit another one with this pick," NFL Network analysts Daniel Jeremiah wrote of Brown.
Jeremiah was among four analysts projecting Brown to the Jaguars at No. 9 in this week's tracker, which included 12 mock drafts posted following last week's 2020 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
"Not only does he fill a need, but he is the best player available based on how the mock has unfolded thus far," Sports Illustrated's Kevin Hanson wrote of Brown.
Defensive tackle was the selection at No. 9 by more than half the analysts, with three projecting the Jaguars selecting South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw there.
"This is a team that struggled against the run and will likely lose Marcell Dareus (they could sign him back); they need to get big bodies up front," CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco wrote, with Ryan Wilson of CBSSports.com adding, "Kinlaw dominated the Senior Bowl back in January and his athleticism, power and speed make him the best pass-rushing interior lineman in this draft."
Two analysts projected Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Jaguars at No. 9, while three offensive tackles -- Andrew Thomas of Georgia, Tristan Wirfs of Iowa and Jedrick Wills, Jr. of Alabama – were projected there.
"Given the Jaguars' propensity to pound the rock, Thomas's road-grading tendencies make him the guy for Jacksonville inside the top 10," CBSSports.com's Chris Trapasso wrote.
Cornerback continued to be the most prominent prediction for the Jaguars at No. 20 overall in Round 1, with four corners – Kristian Fulton of Louisiana State, A.J. Terrell of Clemson, C.J. Henderson of Florida and Trevon Diggs of Alabama – mocked there.
"Terrell fits the Jaguars' defensive strategy with his size and instincts and is a plug-and-play starter who will have to fill the massive hole created when Jalen Ramsey was traded to the Los Angeles Rams," Matt Miller of Bleacher Report wrote.
Two analysts projected Louisiana State linebacker Patrick Queen to the Jaguars at No. 20.
"Jags General Manager David Caldwell has always coveted explosive linebackers (while sacrificing size) during his front-office career; Queen (4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash) can fly," Jeremiah wrote.
Here's the seventh jaguars.com 2020 mock draft tracker:
No. 9 overall …
Mocker, Affiliation (Date): Player, position, school
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/4): Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/4): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (3/3): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Nate Davis, USA Today (3/3): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Todd McShay, ESPN (3/3): Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (3/2): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (3/2): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (3/2): Jedrick Wills, Jr., OT, Alabama
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (3/2): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Trevor Sikkema, The Draft Network (3/2): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/2): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/1): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (2/28): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/26): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/25): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (2/25): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus (2/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Chad Reuter, NFL Draft Analyst (2/21): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (2/20): Mekhi Becton, LT, Louisville
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/19): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Charley Casserly, NFL Media Analyst (2/18): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Mel Kiper, ESPN (2/18): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (2/18): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/18): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/17): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (2/17): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Benjamin Solak, The Draft Network (2/17): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/17): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com (2/13): A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/12): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Jordan Reid, The Draft Network (2/12): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Thor Nystrom, Rotoworld (2/12): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com analyst (2/11): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (2/11): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/10): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn (trade with Carolina to No. 7)
Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports (2/10): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/6): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (2/6): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/5): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/4): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Nate Davis, USA Today (2/4): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (2/3): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Todd McShay, ESPN (2/3): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (2/3): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/3): Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/30): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Draft Analyst (1/29): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/27): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/27): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (1/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Mel Kiper, ESPN (1/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (1/21): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Kevin Hanson, MMQB (1/21): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (1/16): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/14): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/14): Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (1/14): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/14): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/14): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/13): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/9): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/9): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/7): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/7): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/7): A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/6): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/2): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Greg Bedard, Las Vegas Review-Journal (1/2): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/1): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (12/31): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (12/31): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Luke Easterling, USA Today (12/30): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (12/30): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (12/30): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
No. 20 overall …
Mocker, Affiliation (Date): Player, position, school
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/4): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/4): Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Nate Davis, USA Today (3/3): A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (3/3): Grant Delpit, S, Louisiana State
Todd McShay, ESPN (3/3): Ross Blacklock, DT, Texas Christian
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (3/2): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (3/2): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (3/2): A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (3/2): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Trevor Sikkema, The Draft Network (3/2): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/2): Justin Jefferson, WR, Louisiana State
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/1): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (2/28): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/26): Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/25): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (2/25): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus (2/24): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Chad Reuter, NFL Draft Analyst (2/21): Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (2/20): Ross Blacklock, DL, Texas Christian
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/19): Josh Jones, LT, Houston
Charley Casserly, NFL Media Analyst (2/18): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Mel Kiper, ESPN (2/18): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (2/18): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/18): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (2/17): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/17): Josh Jones, OL, Houston
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/17): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Benjamin Solak, The Draft Network (2/17): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com (2/13): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/12): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Jordan Reid, The Draft Network (2/12): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Thor Nystrom, Rotoworld (2/12): Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com analyst (2/11): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (2/11): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports (2/10): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/10): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/6): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (2/6): Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/5): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/4): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Nate Davis, USA Today (2/4): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (2/3): Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Todd McShay, ESPN (2/3): Austin Jackson, OT, Southern California
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (2/3): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/3): Justin Madubuike, DL, Texas A&M
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/30): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Draft Analyst (1/29): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/27): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (1/27): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (1/24): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Mel Kiper, ESPN (1/24): Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (1/21): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Kevin Hanson, MMQB (1/21): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (1/16): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/14): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (1/14): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/14): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/14): Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/14): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/13): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/9): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/9): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/7): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/7): Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/7): Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/6): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/2): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Greg Bedard, Las Vegas Review-Journal (1/2): Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/1): Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (12/31): Austin Jackson, LT, Southern California
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (12/31): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Luke Easterling, USA Today (12/30): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (12/30): Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida State
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (12/30): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
