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2017 NFL Mock Draft, Week 12: Watson, Kizer loom

By Brad Weiss

Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

. DT. Alabama. Jonathan Allen. 3. player. 52

Jacksonville needs to find a player that can stuff the middle of the line on the defensive front, and that player could be Jonathan Allen from Alabama. Allen is a big, strong defensive lineman, who has shown the ability to move offensive lineman around with ease. He could easy play in any kind of front needed, shifting from the middle to the outside when need be.

Not only is Allen keen at stopping the run, but he has the speed and strength to get after the quarterback. The Jaguars are really thin up front on the defensive line, and a versatile player like Allen could really make a difference right away. The AFC South is a division that is up for grabs every season, so the Jags need to get this pick right if they want to contend next year.

Despite the rough year, Blake Bortles is going to get another shot to play quarterback next season. The 2018 NFL Draft has some solid arms in it, so the team can always go that route if Bortles struggles again in 2017. Putting some strength and depth up front on defense will go a long way in ensuring that the Jaguars can get offenses off of the field, especially in their division.

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