JACKSONVILLE – This is no consensus, but it's nearly a majority.
Whatever you call it, draft analysts continue to increasingly believe that the 2020 NFL Draft's top interior defensive lineman will be available to the Jaguars in the Top 10 – and that the team will select him there.
Derrick Brown, a defensive tackle from Auburn University once widely considered a likely Top 5 selection, was the selection of choice for the Jaguars at No. 9 overall by nearly half of the analysts in this week's jaguars.com mock draft tracker.
"The Jacksonville Jaguars will restock their deck the right way with Derrick Brown, who will be a new centerpiece in the middle of their defense," Jordan Reid of The Draft Network wrote.
Luke Easterling of USA Today, NFL Media Draft Analyst Lance Zierlein, Will Brinson of CBSSports.com, Josh Edwards of CBSSports.com and Kevin Hanson of Sports Illustrated also projected Brown to the Jaguars at No. 9. Brown increasingly has been a popular selection there in recent weeks and six of 14 analysts in this week's tracker selected him there this week.
"A rare athlete for his size, Brown is a dominant force who can wreck opposing offenses all by himself," Easterling wrote.
Other opinions were scattered, with two analysts – Doug Farrar of USA Today and Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN – projecting South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw to the Jaguars at No. 9 and Ryan Wilson and Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com projecting Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton there.
Chris Trapasso of CBSSports.com projected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love at No. 9, and R.J. White of CBSSports.com projected the Jaguars trading with the Detroit Lions at No. 3 overall to select Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
"I can see the Jaguars packaging their two first-round picks (or one plus Yannick Ngakoue?) and kicking in No. 165 to beat a Miami offer for Tagovailoa," White wrote.
Other selections at No. 9: NFL Media analyst Charley Casserly selecting Clemson safety/linebacker Isaiah Simmons, and SB Nation's Dan Kadar selecting Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah.
"If Okudah is still around with the ninth pick, he's an easy choice for the Jaguars," Kadar wrote.
Opinions were similarly mixed regarding the Jaguars' second first-round selection – No. 20 overall – with three analysts projecting Love there and two more projecting Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield.
"If Love is here the Jags will think long and hard about taking him; he's a special talent," Wilson wrote.
Others projected at No. 20: Brown, Louisiana State edge defender K'Lavon Chaisson, Texas Christian cornerback Jeff Gladney, Alabama cornerback Trevon Diggs, Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson, Alabama safety Xavier McKinney and Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs.
"Second-year receiver D.J. Chark Jr. had a breakout 2019 campaign (75/1,008/8), but the team needs more weapons for Gardner Minshew," Hanson wrote.
Here's the ninth jaguars.com 2020 mock draft tracker:
No. 9 overall …
Mocker, Affiliation (Date): Player, position, school
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (3/26): Mekhi Becton, LT, Louisville
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/25): Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Doug Farrar, USA Today (3/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Charley Casserly, NFL Media Analyst (3/24): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (3/24): Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama (trade with Detroit to No. 3)
Mel Kiper, ESPN (3/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/23): Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/23): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Jordan Reid, The Draft Network (3/22): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Luke Easterling, USA Today (3/21): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Draft Analyst (3/20): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com (3/20): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (3/20): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/20): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/17): Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (3/17): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Luke Easterling, USA Today (3/17): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/16): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/16): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (3/10): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (3/10): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (3/10): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/10): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/9): Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/9): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (3/6): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network Analytics Expert (3/4): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Josh Norris, Rotoworld (3/4): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
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
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (3/26): Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/25): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Doug Farrar, USA Today (3/24): Antoine Winfield, CB/S, Minnesota
Charley Casserly, NFL Media Analyst (3/24): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Mel Kiper, ESPN (3/24): Antoine Winfield, CB/S, Minnesota
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/23): Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/23): K'Lavon Chaisson, Edge, Louisiana State
Jordan Reid, The Draft Network (3/22): Jeff Gladney, CB, Texas Christian
Luke Easterling, USA Today (3/21): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Draft Analyst (3/20): Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com (3/20): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (3/20): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/20): Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/17): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (3/17): Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
Luke Easterling, USA Today (3/17): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/16): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/16): A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (3/10): Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (3/10): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (3/10): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/10): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/9): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/9): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (3/6): Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network Analytics Expert (3/4): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Josh Norris, Rotoworld (3/4): Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn
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
