The Jaguars wrapped up the second night of the draft on Friday with cornerback help and Florida State’s Jarrian Jones.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 14: Jarrian Jones #7 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts during the second half of a game against the Syracuse Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 14, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida.
The selection of Jones fills one of Jacksonville’s greatest pre-draft needs — a shutdown corner. Jones played both slot and outside corner with the Seminoles and also played well at those positions at the Shrine Bowl. At worst, Jones can line up at nickel inJones had three interceptions last season for Florida State. He played 44 games for the Seminoles and had 84 career tackles and five interceptions.
Entering Saturday’s final four rounds, Jacksonville has six remaining selections — two in both the fourth and fifth round and one in the sixth and seventh. After picking up pieces at receiver, corner and on the defensive line, It has depth needs on the offensive line and at edge rusher.Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but he’s been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years.
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