By March 5, teams must complete their franchise tagging of players currently on their roster. On March 13, NFL free agency will officially start.
With free agency happening before the draft, teams are likely to sign a veteran or two to bolster their roster before adding a wealth of young talent to the fold.
One free agent ESPN thinks the Jacksonville Jaguars should pursue is Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams.
Williams is a versatile defender who can play multiple positions along the defensive front, ESPN’s Aaron Schatz said. He ranked 19th among interior linemen in pass rush win rate last season and was top 10 in run stop win rate the year before.