2019 NFL Draft: 5 players Jaguars could take in Round 1

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 02: Jalen Ramsey #20 and Ronnie Harrison #36 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrate a play during their game against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field on December 2, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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IOWA CITY, IA – SEPTEMBER 22: Iowa Hawkeyes tight end T.J. Hockenson (38) celebrates after catching a long pass during a Big Ten Conference college football game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 22, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA. Wisconsin won, 28-17. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. T.J. Hockenson

Adding Foles to the offense is going to really help the Jaguars score points, but he can’t do it without some weapons to throw to. Adding T.J. Hockenson in the draft would give the new Jacksonville quarterback a unique receiver capable of making plays all over the field.

Hockenson is unquestionably the best pass-catching tight end in this draft class. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a quality blocker as well. Iowa has a long history of putting versatile tight ends into the NFL.

He’d clearly serve as a serious upgrade over Geoff Swaim and company for the Jaguars. Hockenson might not be quite the vertical threat as some other options can be, but he more than makes up for that with his ability to do everything really well. His college tape shows a player who runs really good routes, catches the football well and contributes to the run game as a willing blocker. That’s a rare combination for a player just entering the NFL.

The safe expectation for the Jaguars is to assume they’ll look to strengthen their front seven. If they don’t like the defensive options on the board at No. 7 they could do a lot worse than selecting Hockenson. He could make Foles’ life a lot easier in 2019 and beyond.

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