This past week, ESPN beat reporter Mike DiRocco detailed the Jacksonville Jaguars’ up-and-down history of drafting franchise receivers. While the team has struggled to find pass catchers in the early rounds, Jacksonville has had solid success drafting defensive backs.
If the Jags are to draft a first round cornerback on Thursday – something most everyone expects, including the team’s brass – the track record shows they might have a good eye for the position. Over the course of the 2000s, through multiple GMs and coaching regimes, the Jags have successfully navigated drafting good defensive backs in the early rounds.