Jacksonville Jaguars 2016 NFL mock draft
By John Buhler
Fifth Round: Joe Haeg: Offensive Tackle, North Dakota State
Though the Jacksonville Jaguars used the No. 2 overall pick in 2013 on offensive tackle Luke Joeckel out of Texas A&M University, it wouldn’t hurt for the Jaguars to go offensive tackle again in a draft three years later by selecting Joe Haeg out of North Dakota State University.
North Dakota State has been one of the best Division I FCS programs for the last several seasons and it is only a matter of time before some Bison are taking to the NFL gridiron on Sundays. Since offensive line is more of a technique position rather than a skill one, it is more likely that an offensive linemen from a smaller school will stick at the professional level.
Winning is contagious and Haeg did a ton of that in the Fargodome playing for the Bison during his college days. If he has the measurables and has a decent showing at the combine or NDSU Pro Day, Haeg could go in the fifth round to the Jaguars.
He will likely come off the bench as a reserve swing tackle, but versatility is the second-best ability in professional sports behind availability. It would also make sense for general manager David Caldwell to go with at least one pick to help the Jaguars’ offensive line. Blake Bortles and his passing game are rapidly becoming a known commodity in the NFL, so look for the Jaguars to select an offensive lineman in the middle rounds of their 2016 NFL Draft.
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