2023 NFL Combine: 5 Offensive Tackles For the Jaguars to Watch

Which offensive tackles should be watched closely as the Jaguars head to the combine?

The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off next week, bringing the 2023 draft class fully into focus for all 32 teams.

With general managers and coaches set to speak on Tuesday and Wednesday and players kicking off workouts on Wednesday, the week of athletic testing and evaluations is set to fully come into view.

With the combine now ready to set the stage before free agency and the draft, we take a look at players worth monitoring for Jaguars' purposes. Whether it be players who are options at No. 24 or players who make sense elsewhere in the draft, we will pick out five players at each position who should be watched closely next week.

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Next up: offensive tackles. 

Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland 

Standing at 6-foot-6, 320 pounds, Jaelyn Duncan is a hulking figure at offensive tackle and has 39 starts at left tackle under his belt. The Jaguars have opted for size at offensive tackle in the past two years and Duncan would certainly fit the bill. Plus, the former four-star, top-50 recruit has the pedigree of being offered by Florida, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Tennessee. 

Duncan has a chance to earn himself a lot of money in Indianapolis and is someone who could make sense for the Jaguars in the top-100 if they want to put a significant investment into the swing tackle position. If Duncan can test well in the agility drills especially, he could make a lot of sense in the Jaguars' scheme as a backup behind Cam Robinson and Walker Little.

Anton Harrison, Oklahoma 

Anton Harrison should be the early name tow catch if the Jaguars, for whatever reason, want to use the No. 24 overall pick on an offensive tackle. Even a class without a lot of top-tier and blue-chip offensive line talents, Harrison has seemingly slipped through the cracks to an extent, similar to Christian Darrisaw's stock in 2021. Darrisaw was at least in a class with several other top tackles, though, while Harrison is seemingly underrated for no reason. 

With his size and athleticism, Harrison should project perfectly as an offensive tackle in the Jaguars' scheme. His game is built upon footwork and fluid, agile movements, so he has the chance to explode in Indianapolis and continue to see his stock rise. A tackle would be an odd pick at No. 24, but Harrison could remind Doug Pederson a lot of former Eagles first-rounder Andre Dillard as a prospect ... in a good way!

Matthew Bergeron, Syracuse 

One of the top swing tackle prospects in this year's draft class, Matthew Bergeron would bring years of experience and starts at both left and right tackle to the table. While Bergeron is more of a top-100 pick than a top-50 pick, it is fair to say he could boost his stock enough to be an early third-round pick in April if he performs well at Lucas Oil.

Bergeron already plays with a lot of balance and easy movements, but performing well enough in the agility drills and his jumps would go a long way toward establishing Bergeron as a legitimate tackle prospect in the 2023 class. While he is unlikely to be a top-tier prospect, he could be a safe option after round two who could give the Jaguars instant insurance. 

Carter Warren, Pitt 

One player who could go on to be a Day 3 steal is Pittsburgh's Carter Warren. He started nearly 40 games at tackle during his college career, but there are a few legitimate reasons he could slip. For one, he only played in four games last year due to injuries. Secondly, he will be 25 years old as a rookie tackle in the NFL. 

With that said, Warren has the starting experience, versatility, and pass-blocking chops to warrant consideration even despite a couple of red flags. At 6-foot-5, 320-pounds, Warren has all of the physical traits a team could look for in a swing tackle prospect. If he impresses in Indianapolis, it could be easier to get past his age and injuries.

Blake Freeland, BYU 

Listed as a 6-foot-8, 260-pound high school recruit, Freeland will leave BYU as a 300-something-pound tackle with impressive length, size, and feet to survive on an island. Freeland looks exactly like one would think a Doug Pederson or Andy Reid offensive tackle would look. Hulking size and length, nimble feet -- almost tight end-like. 

If Freeland can put up solid adjusted numbers in Indianapolis and put to rest concerns about possible stiffness due to his height, he could see his stock soar. For now, he has a ton of experience and the size and background to appeal to teams like the Jaguars at various points of the draft.