Jaguars 2021 NFL Draft needs: Minshew Mania losing its luster

Oct 4, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) drops to throw during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) drops to throw during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /
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Laviska Shenault, Jacksonville Jaguars, 2021 NFL Draft
Sep 24, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (10) runs the ball against Miami Dolphins cornerback Jamal Perry (left) during the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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3. Running Back

The Jaguars got rid of former first-round pick Leonard Fournette, and although they could very well be tempted by this year’s running back class in the first round, I think we’ll see them keep an open mind about waiting until the second round or later.

Especially with as well as James Robinson has played, the Jaguars don’t need to force anything here, but they could use a more dynamic playmaker in the backfield, to be certain.

4. Defensive line

Former first-round pick Taven Bryan has not worked out for the Jaguars, and although the team has to be pleasantly surprised with what they’ve gotten from free agent pickup Adam Gotsis, this is a unit that could use a bit of an overhaul.

We might see the Jaguars spend some money here.

5. Edge rusher

This could be higher on the list depending on what the Jaguars do in free agency, but losing Yannick Ngakoue is a tough blow in the pass rush department.

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Josh Allen has been tremendous so far in his young NFL career, and K’Lavon Chaisson is going to be able to provide some pass rush help, but the Jaguars could use another every-down rusher so that Chaisson’s versatility can be utilized all over the defensive formation.