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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Week 16 Update

By Jon Dove

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) during the second quarter of the SEC Championship college football game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Jacksonville Jaguars

1st Round, No. 3 overall- Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama

2nd Round, No. 35 overall- Quenton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame

3rd Round, No. 67 overall- Pat Mahomes II, QB, Texas Tech

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a tough situation because they’ll have a hard time filling a need with the No. 3 pick. Their top needs are along the offensive line where the top prospects in this year’s draft are mid-1st round picks at best.

Jacksonville could consider adding a quarterback to the mix, but again there isn’t a prospect that makes sense at this spot. It’s especially true when you consider they’d select a quarterback to replace Blake Bortles.

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The best option for the Jaguars is to go best player available and make the pieces fit. Jonathan Allen is a disruptive force along the defensive line. He’d give Jacksonville another weapon on the defensive side of the ball.

Quenton Nelson would be a nice addition along the offensive line. He’s a powerful blocker who excels at generating a push. Nelson would help Jacksonville’s struggling ground attack.

Pat Mahomes is a perfect fit for the Jaguars because he’s a high-upside prospect. He’s someone who could compete with Blake Bortles during training camp.

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