ESPN’s Todd McShay released his latest two-round mock draft on Wednesday. With the Jaguars’ pick at No. 33, he pegged the franchise to make a head-scratching selection.
McShay believes Jacksonville will make the obvious and easiest choice with the first overall pick by taking Michigan edge rusher, Aidan Hutchinson. It’s the most likely outcome for the Jaguars at this pick after they didn’t sign a pass rusher in free agency.
Hutchinson and defensive end Josh Allen will make a formidable pass-rushing duo for the Jags’ defense. Here’s what McShay had to say about the selection:
Best player available. Big need. Perfect match. Jacksonville tied for the fifth-fewest sacks in 2021 (32), and its 27.8% pressure rate ranked No. 20 in the NFL. Hutchinson would instantly provide the Jaguars with a relentless, explosive disrupter on the edge opposite Josh Allen. There’s still a chance that the Jags favor one of the top offensive tackles in the class — NC State’s Ikem Ekwonu or…