2012 NFL Draft: Will Lucky No. 7 Ring True for the Jacksonville Jaguars?

Will the Jacksonville Jaguars need a little Lady Luck this year when it comes to the NFL draft?

With the seventh selection in this year's selection party, the Jaguars will be looking to improve the most pressing issue in their offense—the receiving corps.

The problem with that theory—which is the only one the team should be concentrating on in the first round—is that Justin Blackmon, the highest-rated receiver in the draft, could be the second or third pick overall. And he certainly won't get past the fourth pick if he is available when Cleveland selects.

After that, the drop off is not huge, but there may not be another pass catcher worthy of being selected in the Top 10.

The seventh selection in the draft has produced some mixed reviews over the past decade. While it appears that Minnesota enjoys selecting in that slot and has made some smart moves with their draft team, others have missed the boat.

While the Jaguars may not get Blackmon and might reach for a Alshon Jeffery, they could look to Morris Claiborne of LSU or Quinton Coples of North Carolina—or even someone like Trent Richardson—for more firepower in the running game.

Here is a look at the players taken at No. 7 over the past decade, and how they fared in the NFL.

2001 San Francisco 49ers: Andre Carter, Defensive End, California

He has played for the 49ers, Washington Redskins and now the New England Patriots. Carter has 76 sacks in his career and over 470 tackles.

He is currently with the Patriots, trying to reach the Super Bowl for the first time.

2002 Minnesota Vikings: Bryant McKinnie, Tackle, Miami

After spending the first nine seasons of his career in Minnesota, the Vikings cut McKinnie in training camp because of weight issues. He was grabbed by Baltimore and has helped open holes for Ray Rice and the Ravens' running game.

McKinnie is still huge tackle who can pancake block with the best of them.

2003 Jacksonville Jaguars: Byron Leftwich, Quarterback, Marshall

He was supposed to be the answer to the Jaguars' prayers, and the quarterback to lead this team to the next decade.

It never happened.

Leftwich never won over Jack Del Rio and was cut seven days before the start of the 2007 season. He has been a career backup ever since, playing with Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay.

2004 Detroit Lions: Roy Williams, Receiver, Texas

He never developed into the star the Lions hoped he would be.

Williams played with Detroit, then was traded to Dallas and now is a starter with the Chicago Bears.

He will be a free agent this offseason.

2005 Minnesota Vikings: Troy Williamson, Receiver, South Carolina

This is a case of reaching for a receiver too early.

Williamson's stock soared in the weeks leading up to the draft. He played for the Vikings, but has also spent a considerable amount of time in Jacksonville. He did nothing to make himself memorable here in town.

After being released in 2010 by the Jaguars, he remains a free agent.

2006 Oakland Raiders: Michael Huff, Defensive Back, Texas

Huff was a surprise selection by the Raiders, but his play fits well with the mentality of the team.

While he has not been a bust, he has not done anything to really distinguish himself as one of the best in the league.

The Raiders finished 8-8 on the season.

2007 Minnesota Vikings: Adrian Peterson, Running Back, Oklahoma

The best selection in this draft, period.

Minnesota hit a home run with this selection, and although he has been hurt this season, there are few, if any, runners better than Peterson.

2008 New Orleans Saints: Sedrick Ellis, Defensive Tackle, Southern California

He led the team with six sacks in 2010 and has been a part of the team's run to the playoffs.

New Orleans actually traded up to select Ellis. They received New England's selection, and with the 10th pick the Patriots selected Jerod Mayo.

Ellis has had a steady but unspectacular career.

2009 Oakland Raiders: Darrius Heyward-Bey, Receiver, Maryland

Heyward-Bey is the product of the scouting combine and the pro day review.

He was scooped up for his speed and the idea of playing him in the Raiders' passing game.

He has had a few great catches and big games, but he still has not distinguished himself as an elite talent.

2010 Cleveland Browns: Joe Haden, Defensive Back, Florida

He has not has enough time to make his mark in the NFL yet, but it appears Haden will be a good player, if not a star in this league.

An All-American at Florida, he adds speed and has great coverage skills.

2011 San Francisco 49ers: Aldon Smith, Defensive End, Missouri

The pick surprised many, including myself. But as a situational pass rusher, he has been good for the 49ers defense.

Smith is still learning the pro game, and only time will tell if he will be a great pass rusher.