JACKSONVILLE – Consider this an appropriate start to the week.
With quarterback certain to be Jaguars Topic No. 1 at this week's 2019 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, it was perhaps fitting that the position remained the overwhelming choice for the team in jaguars.com's latest mock draft tracker.
Six prominent analysts selected quarterback for the Jaguars in the Top 10 of the 2019 NFL Draft in mock drafts this past week, with two projecting Oklahoma quarterback and 2018 Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray to the Jaguars.
"If the Jaguars choose to not make a deal for veteran quarterback Nick Foles, it could indicate they're going quarterback in the first round," Dan Kadar of SB Nation wrote. "Maybe it could be Murray. It should be."
Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports projected the Jaguars trading up with the New York Jets for the No. 3 overall selection to select Murray.
"The more we watch Murray, the more we love his game," Wilson wrote. "We're guessing the Jags will come around on Murray too."
Kalyn Kahler of Monday Morning Quarterback and Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today both projected Missouri quarterback Drew Lock to the Jaguars at No. 7 overall.
"I think Jacksonville is more likely to go the veteran quarterback route with Nick Foles or Teddy Bridgewater because the roster has been built to compete now, but I could also see the Jaguars taking Lock," Kahler wrote.
Sean Wagner-McGough and Will Brinson of CBS Sports both projected Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins to the Jaguars, with Wagner-McGough projecting the Jaguars trading with the Oakland Raiders at No. 4.
"Let the mock trading begin," Wagner-McGough wrote.
Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports projected Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver to the Jaguars at No. 7 overall.
"Believe it or not, the Jaguars could actually use an injection of youth on their defensive line," Trapasso wrote.
NFL Media analyst Charley Casserly projected Oklahoma left tackle Cody Ford to the Jaguars at No. 7.
"I'm expecting the Jaguars to acquire a QB1 before the draft, but they'll select a quarterback here if they don't," Casserly wrote.
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports mocked Florida offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to the Jaguars.
"This is based on them signing a veteran quarterback – likely Nick Foles," Prisco wrote.
Here's the eighth jaguars.com 2019 mock draft/pro day tracker:
Mocker, Affiliation (Date): Player, position, school
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports (2/26): Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/25): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (2/25): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (2/25): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma (No. 3, trade New York Jets)
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (2/22): Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
Sean Wagner-McGough, CBS Sports (2/21): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 4, trade Raiders)
Will Brinson, CBS Sports (2/20): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Kalyn Kahler, MMQB (2/20): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Charley Casserly, NFL Media Analyst (2/19): Cody Ford, LT, Oklahoma
Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports (2/19): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 3, trade New York Jets)
Danny Kelly, The Ringer (2/19): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (2/19): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draftwire (2/19): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 4, trade with Oakland)
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/18): Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (2/18): Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (2/15): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
R.J. White, CBS Sports (2/12): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 4, trade with Oakland)
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com (2/12): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draftwire (2/12): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 4, trade with Oakland)
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (2/11): Brian Burns, Edge, Florida State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/11): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 3, trade with New York Jets)
Will Brinson, CBS Sports (2/8): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (2/8): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Todd McShay, ESPN (2/7): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Mike Renner, Pro Football Focus (2/5): D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi
Thor Nystron, Rotoworld (2/5): T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
Chad Reuter, NFL.com (2/5): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draftwire (2/5): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 4, trade with Oakland)
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (2/5): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (2/4): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/4): Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (2/4): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Tom Fornelli, CBS Sports (2/4): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Rob Rang, NFLDraftscout.com (2/3): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Jason McIntyre, The Big Lead (2/1): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
R.J. White, CBS Sports (1/30): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Kalyn Kahler, MMQB (1/29): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Draft Analyst (1/29): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draftwire (1/29): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/28): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/28): Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/25): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/24): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Will Brinson, CBS Sports (1/23): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
John Clayton, for the Washington Post (1/22): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/21): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 5, trade with Tampa Bay)
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/21): Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media Analyst (1/18): Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/18): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN (1/17): Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
R.J. White, CBS Sports (1/17): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No.3, trade with New York Jets)
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draftwire (1/17): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 5, trade with Tampa Bay)
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (1/16): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (1/15): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Steve Palazzalo, Pro Football Focus (1/15): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/14): Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/14): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 2, trade with San Francisco)
Chris Trapasso, CBS Sports (1/14): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 5, trade with Tampa Bay)
Luke Easterling, USA Today Draftwire (1/10): Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
Dane Brugler, The Athletic (1/9): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/7): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 5, trade with Tampa Bay)
Vinnie Iyer, Sporting News (1/7): Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/7): Greg Little, OT, Mississippi
Tim Bielik, Cleveland.com (1/3): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Eric Edholm, Pro Football Weekly (1/3): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Jason McIntyre, The Big Lead (1/2): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
R.J. White, CBS Sports (1/2): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State (No. 4, trade with Oakland)
Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports (1/2): Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (12/31): Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
Rob Rang, NFLDraftscout.com (12/31): Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (12/31): Greg Little, OT, Mississippi
Pro Day Date | Player, position, school | Comment
March 6 | Dalton Risner, OL, Kansas State | Could play right tackle or interior in NFL
March 12 | Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt | Physical corner widely projected as second-rounder
March 13 | Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma | College tackle/guard could be a late first-rounder
March 13 | Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma | Will be top story at combine this week
March 13 | Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma | Will miss combine after Lisfranc surgery
March 14 | Clelin Ferrell, DE, Clemson | Consensus Top 20 selection, possible Top 10
March 14 | Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson | Consensus Top 20 selection
March 14 | Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson | Another Top 20 Clemson interior defensive lineman
March 14 | Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson | Projected by some as a low first-round selection
March 15 | Rashan Gary, DE, Michigan | Could be a Top 5 selection
March 15 | Devin Bush, LB, Michigan | A bit undersized, but should be a first-round selection
March 19 | Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama | Widely projected as Top 15 selection
March 19 | Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama | College left tackle who could move inside in the NFL
March 19 | Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama | Could be No. 1 overall selection
March 19 | Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama | Athletic, talented tight end who could be late first-rounder
March 19 | Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama | Widely considered a solid late first-round possibility
March 19 | Kaylon Ferguson, Edge, La. Tech | Barred from combine drills, but will interview there
March 20 | Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia | Projected by many late in first round
March 20 | Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia | Widely projected in the second round
March 20 | Jerry Tillery, DL, Notre Dame | Projected by some as late first-rounder
March 20 | Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State | Favorite to be No. 1 overall selection
March 20 | Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State | Could be first quarterback selected
March 21 | Drew Lock, QB, Missouri | Could be a Top 10 selection if quarterbacks are in high demand
March 22 | Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware | Strong Senior Bowl helped small-school player's stock
March 22 | Josh Allen, DE/LB, Kentucky | Could challenge Bosa as top edge rusher in draft
March 22 | Devin White, LB, Louisiana State | Widely considered best linebacker in draft
March 22 | Greedy Williams, CB, Louisiana State | Elite cover talent; could be Top 10 selection
March 25 | T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa | Draft's most versatile tight end could be Top 10 selection
March 25 | Noah Fant, TE, Iowa | Widely projected as first-round selection
March 26 | Daniel Jones, QB, Duke | A Top 10 possibility if quarterback demand is strong
March 26 | Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic | Strong combine would help small-school prospect
March 27 | K'Neal Harry, WR, Arizona State | Projected by some as a late first-rounder
March 27 | Jachai Polite, DE/OLB, Florida| Widely projected as first-round selection
March 27 | Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida | Gaining momentum as possible first left tackle selected
March 27 | Johnathan Abram, S. Mississippi State | Considered by some top safety in draft
March 27 | Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State | Could be first center selected in draft
March 27 | Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State | Recent torn ACL will hurt Top 5 talent's draft stock
March 27 | Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State | Strong Senior Bowl could put him solidly in Top 20
March 28 | Brian Burns, Edge, Florida State | A first-round talent; projected by some in Top 10
March 28 | Ed Oliver, DT, Houston | Widely considered a Top 10 selection
March 29 | D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi | Could be draft's top wide receiver and Top 20 selection
March 29 | Greg Little, OT, Mississippi | Projected by many as late first-round selection
March 29 | A.J. Brown, WR, Mississippi | Being projected by many in the first round
April 1 | Byron Murphy, CB, Washington | Widely considered a first-round selection
April 1 | Taylor Rapp, S, Washington | Projected by some as a late-first-round selection
April 3 | Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State | Some consider him best left tackle in draft
