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2016 NFL Draft player breakdown: Noah Spence

Noah Spence is a gifted pass rusher, but he shouldn't be the Jaguars pick at No. 5 overall. Here's why.

The Jacksonville Jaguars desperately need a defensive end to allow last-year's first-round pick Dante Fowler the ability to roam around the defense and play multiple positions. Putting the burden of edge rushing solely on Fowler is a short-sighted mistake and will only lead to inflated expectations and utter disappointment.

While they tried to get some veteran help in free agency, both Olivier Vernon and Robert Ayers said no -- Vernon because the Jaguars didn't offer enough money or bright enough lights and Ayers because, well, that one's a bit of a mystery.