2020 NFL Draft Grades: Jacksonville Jaguars swing for the fences
By Evan Bachman
player. 52. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Collin Johnson. WR. Texas. 5
With a need for weapons for Gardner Minshew to utilize aside from D.J. Chark and 12 picks in a class loaded with talent at wide receiver, it was obvious the Jaguars would be selecting a receiver or two. They started with Laviska Shenault in the second round and now Collin Johnson in the fifth round.
Johnson has produced for Texas all four years of his career, recording 188 catches for 2,624 yards and 15 touchdowns. He has great size (6-foot-6, 222 pounds) and that along with his body control and hands make him capable of some remarkable catches. With his big frame, he is pretty much unstoppable when targeted in the intermediate range, 10-19 yards downfield. While he’s not the most complete wide receiver, but he does have a strong specific skill set that can be utilized.
Final Grade: B-
QB. Jake Luton. Pick Analysis. Oregon State. 6. player. 52. Scouting Report
After trading Nick Foles to the Bears, there’s room on the Jacksonville Jaguars depth chart for a third quarterback alongside Gardner Minshew and Joshua Dobbs. Jake Luton has the look of a dependable backup quarterback.
With a backup quarterback, you’re usually not going to get someone who’s going to take over games and lead you to wins, because all those guys are starters. Instead, you want someone who isn’t going to blow the game for you and that’s what Luton brings.
As far as traits go, Luton is solid enough across the board to survive in a backup role the NFL, he has good size (6-foot-6, 240 pounds), is athletic enough to escape the pocket if necessary, and he has solid arm strength. What intrigues me the most, however, is his decision making. Last year at Oregon State he threw just three interceptions in 11 games.
Backup quarterbacks are valuable in the NFL and finding a solid one in the sixth round is good value and that what I believe they are getting with Luton.
Final Grade: A
Scouting Report. Georgia Tech. Tyler Davis. player. Pick Analysis. TE. 6. 52
Tyler Davis hasn’t had much production over his career. He spent four years at UConn before transferring to Georgia Tech for his senior season. He caught 64 passes for 648 yards and eight touchdowns in his career. Although he can become smoother and quicker as a route runner, he’s still shown some receiving capabilities with his size (6-foot-4, 250 pounds) and hands.
Final Grade: C
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player. CB. Chris Claybrooks. 52. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Memphis. 7
The Jacksonville Jaguars rounded out their draft by selecting Chris Claybrooks. He spent two years at community college before transferring to Memphis where he recorded 54 tackles, three passes defended, and two interceptions in his two seasons there. Cornerback was arguably the Jaguars’ biggest positional need heading into the draft and you don’t expect to find starters in the seventh round, but Claybrooks should compete for a roster spot.