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2017 NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars final draft grade

By Parker Hurley

Sep 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Lashard Durr (25) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Lashard Durr (25) during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) catches a pass against Auburn Tigers defensive back Stephen Roberts (14) for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Dede Westbrook (11) catches a pass against Auburn Tigers defensive back Stephen Roberts (14) for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dewaune Smoot

Edge, Illinois

Smoot is a former team captain and great run defender. Dante Fowler was a major disappointment last season, and while Calais Campbell was added into the mix, Fowler is still going to see a lot of time. Smoot can at least compete to push Fowler, and going into 2018 may have beaten him out if things go wrong.

110

Dede Westbrook

Wide Receiver, Oklahoma

Westbrook is similar in size to Rashad Greene and the two will likely fight for playing time next season now. Westbrook is 23 years old and is rail thin, but he has great balance and can play with the ball in his hands. Greene and Westbrook will be a very interesting battle.

148

Blair Brown

Linebacker, Ohio

Brown brings a lot of speed that was not quite on the Jaguars last year. Paul Posluszny is still in the mix, but there is a thought of a linebacking corps featuring Brown, Myles Jack and Telvin Smith and that is one of the scariest thoughts of the weekend.

222

Jalen Myrick

cornerback, Minnesota

Myrick is all size and speed and little refinement. However, he can learn technically from a guy like A.J. Bouye and should make the team as the fourth cornerback.

240

Marquez White

Cornerback, Florida State

White will be battling with Myrick and Doran Grant among others for a final roster spot. There is a chance he can win it with special teams play. With such a loaded cornerback class, why not take a shot on two with your last two picks?

Grade: B+

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