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5 NFL teams that should draft Jabrill Peppers

By Brad Weiss

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) on the field against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) on the field against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a defense sign in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field. The Houston Texans won 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a defense sign in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at EverBank Field. The Houston Texans won 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Jacksonville Jaguars

This was supposed to be the year the Jacksonville Jaguars took the next step and became a contender in the AFC. Seemingly set on the offensive side of the ball, the Jags went out and drafted Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack, hoping to rise to the top of the AFC South. That hasn’t happened, and they currently are slated to pick in the top five.

Quarterback Blake Bortles has definitely taken a step back this season, and the combination at running back of T.J. Yeldon and Chris Ivory has not worked out. Allen Robinson’s production is down at the wide receiver position, and Julius Thomas has been a waste of money at tight end. Still, the organization is going to give them another year to get it together, so expect them to go defense early in the first round.

For all the swings and misses this offseason bringing in guys like Malik Jackson and Prince Amukamara, the Jaguars can seriously upgrade the unit with a player like Peppers. The team is still very young on that side of the ball, and there is still hope that they will figure it out next season. Dante Fowler Jr., Ramsey and Jack present a strong young nucleus and adding Peppers to the depth chart could make the Jags a force on defense next season.

The AFC South is very winnable, and the Jaguars do have good young talent on their roster. Peppers would be a game-changer for the organization, as he could be used in all three facets of the game. He could easily step in and start at safety, and if the team gets growth from some of the names mentioned earlier, they could challenge for a division title in 2017.

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