Get a feel for who the Jaguars could be targeting on Friday.
Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft begins at 7:00 PM Eastern on Friday night.
To give you an idea of which players and positions the Jacksonville Jaguars could target, here’s a roundup of national media mocks projecting the second and third rounds.
The best available players on Day 2 (with players who visited with Jacksonville highlighted) is available here.
From Dane Brugler of The Athletic:
- Pick 48: Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
- Pick 96: Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU
From Brugler’s draft guide:
Overall, Phillips falls short in a few categories, which leads to in-game volatility. He is battled-tested, though, with the athletic instincts and feisty toughness that will translate to any level of football. He won’t be a fit for every team but offers inside-outside versatility with immediate special-teams value, similar to Roger McCreary.
Overall, Wingo has a short-armed, squatty body type with an inconsistent anchor, but his first-step quickness and shock in his hands often gives him early advantages. He has NFL starting potential as a three-technique in a four-man front, projecting as a not-as-explosive version of Ed Oliver.
From John Kosko and Trevor Sikkema of PFF:
- Pick 48: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
- Pick 96: Mohamed Kamara, EDGE, Colorado State
The Jaguars need an enforcer in the middle of the defense, and Jenkins provides that. Jenkins is one of the strongest players in the draft. He is a run stopper at heart who is most comfortable and confident when holding the line.
Kamara’s measurables limit his finesse pass-rush potential and ceiling. However, he can be a stout depth defensive lineman because he enjoys the physical aspect of the position.
From PFF’s draft guide:
Jenkins is one of the strongest players in the draft. He is a run stopper at heart who is most comfortable and confident holding the line. His run-stop percentage ranks in the 99th percentile due to how well he can hold up against double teams and control one-on-one run-blocking situations. He has an explosive lateral first step that allows him to get across a guard’s face and into gaps, but he does not bring that same level of explosiveness to getting upfield as a pass rusher. His biggest knock is arm length, which will likely be well below average for NFL standards. This appears as an issue when gaining leverage and separation through contact.
Kamara is an outlier for an edge player in his measurables. At 6-foot-1, he’s below the fifth percentile for all NFL edge rushers, which comes with natural pros and cons. The pros are he can really explode out of a low, loaded stance with good pad level to fuel his preferred move: a bull rush. The cons is a lack of length, which t makes it more difficult for him to really press offensive linemen in his bull rush. It also holds him back from being able to get off blocks. He’s a strong player, though, and has a motor that is always running hot.
From Lance Zierlien of NFL.com:
- Pick 48: Chris Braswell, EDGE, Alabama
- Pick 96: Dominick Puni, OL, Kansas
Braswell provides much-needed pass-rush depth with the ability to take on a starting role in the near future.
From Zierlien’s scouting reports:
Edge defender with good size and length but limited playing time over his four years at Alabama. Braswell chose to stick it out at Alabama rather than transferring and was rewarded with a productive final campaign. He doesn’t play with great technique or anchor as an edge-setter and is average in taking on in-line tight ends at the point of attack. As a pass rusher, he gets off the ball with good burst and uses a variety of moves, speeds and angles to create opportunities but needs to add counters to his approach. Braswell might have a ceiling as a good 3-4 backup or average designated pass rusher with core special teams value.
Guard prospect with good size and nimble feet whose pass protection is ahead of his run blocking at this stage. Puni has a proportional, well-built frame but is much better on the move and playing with angles and positioning than he is at pushing defenders around. Puni plays with excellent feel for arm extension and maintains his feel for pass rushers. His mirror and hand placement stymie simple rush approaches, but inconsistent body control could be an issue for him against athletic sub-package rushers. Puni appears to have middle-round value but future starting talent for a move-oriented scheme.
From the scouting department at Bleacher Report:
- Pick 48: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
- Pick 96: Austin Booker, EDGE, Kansas
From Bleacher Report’s scouting reports:
Rakestraw is a skillful cornerback who has a lot of tools to work with. He will need to continue to work on his overall strength and sharpen his technique up for the NFL. He should serve as immediate depth, but he could find his way onto the field as a starter within a few years into his NFL career.
Austin Booker is an intriguing Day 2 prospect, as his combination of length and movement skills give him a high ceiling as a pass-rusher in the NFL. His change of direction and quickness really stand out on film. That gives him a deadly inside stick move and helps when turning speed to power.
From Marcus Mosher of The 33rd Team:
- Pick 48: Cooper Beebe, IOL, Kansas State
- Pick 96: Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
From The 33rd Team’s scouting reports:
Beebe projects best as a starting left guard in a duo or gap-scheme offense where he can use his abilities to work heavy to the 2nd level or pull and get out in space, though he wouldn’t have any problems in a zone scheme either. He has the traits to be a very solid guard at the next level, but his lack of length has been and would be an issue on the outside. If he shows he can snap, he could potentially move into center, but that’s yet to be determined with no center snaps in college.
Elliss projects as a versatile backup who fits best as a 3-4 OLB, but can be moved around to find the best mismatch. There are some major holes in his run defense game that will need to be masked in a defensive scheme. Allowing him to dive or dip quickly while filling in behind him is one way to maximize his impact. Elliss is currently a better pass rusher, although he has certain limitations, and can rush the passer inside or outside, standing up or hand in the dirt. In the dirt on the outside is his best fit. Because of his size, arm length, motor, and tackling ability, he should be a core special teams player.
From Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports:
- Pick 48: Tyler Nubin, S, Minnesota
- Pick 96: McKinnley Jackson, DT, Texas A&M
The Jaguars make Tyler Nubin the first traditional safety off the board. He was a ball magnet at Minnesota and can step into a prominent role relatively early in his NFL career.
From Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated:
- Pick 48: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
- Pick 96: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
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