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Jaguars rookie Yannick Ngakoue draws praise from coaches

The Jaguars signed third-round pick defensive end Yannick Ngakoue to a contract on Tuesday.

Ngakoue (pronounced IN-gah-kway) was the final member of the seven-man class to sign his rookie deal. He recorded 13½ sacks last season at Maryland before declaring for the draft as a true junior.

The 22-year-old Ngakoue has received praised from Jaguars coaches in the offseason program for his speed and burst off the ball. The 6-foot-2, 252-pound Ngakoue is expected to back up starter Dante Fowler at the weak-side defensive end [Leo] position.

The team’s first two draft picks this year — cornerback Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Myles Jack — missed the 11 practices during organized team activities and minicamp.