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C.J. Mosley's release another signal the Jaguars are likely to target a defensive lineman with the second pick in the draft
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Submitted by Vito Stellino on April 1, 2013 - 1:55pm Vito Stellino's Blog
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Reading the tea leaves with the NFL draft just 24 days away, it is looking likely the Jaguars will target a defensive lineman with the second pick in the draft on April 25.
Jaguars general manager David Caldwell, who will be running his first draft, has said he likes to draft for need and the Jaguars have a major need in the defensive line.
That is why it won't be a surprise if they take Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd or Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan with the second pick. Both are ranked as top five prospects.
The Jaguars also need help in the secondary so Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner could get a look, but improving the defensive line is more of a priority.
There's also been speculation they could look at quarterback Geno Smith but it would seem to be a reach to take him at the second slot.
Offensive lineman Luke Joeckel could be considered because they need a right tackle, but the Kansas City Chiefs are likely to take him with the first pick.
The Jaguars lost two defensive tackles in the offseason, Terrance Knighton,who signed with Denver as a free agent, and C.J. Mosley, who was released Monday and added only one, veteran Roy Miller. So Shariff could be a good fit.
Tyson Alualu is the only other tackle on the roster who has started a game in the NFL.
And they could use an upgrade at end because they had only 20 sacks last year. Which could make Jordan an enticing pick.
They have Jason Babin and Jeremy Mincey back as their two ends and they hope Andre Branch will take a step up in his second year after starting just three games as a rookie. Mincey also needs to rebound after having a disappointing season last year with just three sacks.
The most experienced end behind Babin, Mincey and Branch is Austen Lane, who has 16 starts in his career, five last year.
With their needs in the defensive line, it won't be a surprise if the Jaguars take a defensive lineman with their first pick.
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