2024 NFL Combine: 17 Players For Jaguars to Watch at No. 17
The NFL Scouting Combine is right on the doorstep, which means the Jacksonville Jaguars are this much closer to finding their next first-round pick.
The Jaguars said at numerous points last year how important the combine process was when it came to selection Oklahoma offensive tackle Anton Harrison. And just a year previously, the Jaguars saw eventual No. 1 pick Travon Walker drop jaws during workouts.
So, who could be this year's Harrison or Walker? Here are 17 names that come to mind for No. 17 overall.
Before we start, there are a few players who won't test at the combine who would otherwise make this list: Illinois defensive tackler Jer'Zhan Newton and Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean.
Clemson CB Nate Wiggins
One of the top cornerback prospects in the class, Nate Wiggins is a former mega recruit who has the athletic background and physicality in coverage that Trent Baalke has placed an emphasis on before. He might be one of the best fits for the Jaguars in the entire class.
LSU WR Brian Thomas
No other player is getting mocked to the Jaguars at the rate that Brian Thomas is, and is east to see why. He is a long and hulking target and might be the best deep threat in the class.
Oregon IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson
Maybe the draft's top center production, Jackson Powers-Johnson is a big riser after a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl earlier this month. There are a few teams near the Jaguars in the draft order with big needs at center, too.
Alabama CB Terrion Arnold
Maybe the draft's top cornerback, Terrion Arnold has the talent, traits, athletic background, and production to be a top-10 pick. If he somehow falls to No. 17, the Jaguars shouldn't hesitate.
Oregon State OL Taliese Fuaga
There is a good chance that Taliese Fuaga is drafted before No. 17 overall. Some analysts even have him as the top offensive tackle in the class. He can play inside and out, though, and could be a potential blue-chip level offensive lineman.
Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton
Could the Jaguars double dip with Oklahoma offensive tackles in back-to-back seasons? Tyler Guyton might be even more raw than Anton Harrison was a year ago, but the upside could be just as great.
Texas DL Byron Murphy
One of the freakiest defensive prospects in the class, Byron Murphy could be the interior pass-rusher the Jaguars have been missing since the days of Calais Campbell and Malik Jackson.
Duke OL Graham Barton
One of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft, Graham Barton could be the top center prospect for a number of teams. If the Jaguars want to replace Luke Fortner via a first-round pick, Barton could make sense.
Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell
There might not be a bigger riser at cornerback this offseason, though maybe that shouldn't even be the case after Quinyon Mitchell's fantastic college production. He should be available in this range.
Alabama OL J.C. Latham
A hulking offensive tackle who excels in the run game thanks to his power, J.C. Latham might be the best run-blocking lineman in the entire draft. He is a likely guard conversion, too.
Missouri CB Ennis Rakestraw
One of the best fits for Ryan Nielsen in the draft, Ennis Rakestraw offers plenty of upside and could be a surprise early selection at some point in April.
Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
While he is unlikely to be drafted before his teammate Terrion Arnold, Kool-Aid McKinstry shows some of the same traits and production that Arnold does. He will be an early selection.
FSU WR Keon Coleman
No. 17 would be a bit rich for Keon Coleman, but there is a strong possibility he is the best wide receiver on the board at this spot in the event Brian Thomas goes early. He would be a great stylistic fit for Trevor Lawrence, too.
Georgia OL Amarius Mims
Amarius Mims is one of the most inexperienced offensive line prospects in the class, but he might have the highest ceiling. The Georgia product was ready-made for the SEC in the middle of high school and has the athletic upside to be taken in the top-20.
Washington OL Troy Fautanu
A legit Pro Bowl-caliber offensive guard prospect, Troy Fautanu is a college tackle who will also have the versatility to play inside and outside. With the Jaguars' big needs all over the line, Fautanu is one to watch.
Texas WR Adonai Mitchell
Adonai Mitchell hasn't received a ton of top-20 hype to this point, but that could change after the combine. He is a massive target who has legit deep threat speed and will likely jump out of the gym this week. If the Jaguars want a receiver at No. 17, he could be the top option.
BYU OL Kingsley Suamataia
The cousin of Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell, it wouldn;t be a shock to see Kingsley Suamataia end up as a top-20 pick. He may not have a ton of fan-fare in mock drafts in this range yet, but he can be a legit starting NFL tackle and has the ability to slide inside, too. Expect a big week from him.
