2012 NFL Draft: The Jaguars 7-Round Mock Draft Revisited

Last week, I wrote about what I thought the Jaguars would do with their upcoming draft picks and who would be on the radar of a team looking to move forward.

While there has not been much change in terms of what the Jaguars have been saying about how they are approaching the draft (actually, nothing has been said), recent Pro Day events by athletes may change the dynamic of the draft entirely.

I am talking about Michael Floyd, the wide receiver from Notre Dame, who has been regarded as the second or third best receiver in this draft, depending on what publication or online website you read. His recent workout for scouts may have solidified the 6'3" pass catcher as a top 10 draft pick, which could play into Jacksonville's hands.

Yes, the pun was intended.

I originally thought the Jaguars would go after South Carolina defensive end Melvin Ingram, and they still may. Talk by Jaguars brass about looking at defensive ends in the draft and Ingram's flexibility make him a great target for this team. But now, I see the draft differently.

If there are two receivers (the other being Justin Blackmon) to choose from for teams in the top half of the first round, then doesn't it stand to reason that one of them could be in Jacksonville by the end of April?

Ask people on sports radio in town and they all have the draft figured out—who is being selected and what will happen when this team that did not get Tim Tebow (it's still a sticking point for some) starts losing games.

Yes, there is optimism and hope, but it is also guarded.

The Floyd workout for NFL scouts and officials may or may not have changed things for the Jaguars' coaching staff and general manager Gene Smith, but it has changed things for me and the way I look at this upcoming selection process.

Here is a look at the seven rounds and what the Jaguars do if they make changes to their first pick.

First Round (7th Pick Overall): Michael Floyd, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame

Is this another case of Edgerrin James and Ricky Williams?

Could Floyd pass Justin Blackmon as the best receiving prospect in the this draft?

It's a weird thing, but when someone is declared as "the best" at a position, scouts, media and fans get locked into the tunnel vision, and they are unwavering.

But Floyd had a tremendous Pro Day and now could be as good or "better" than Blackmon.

He is taller and thicker and while he is not as flashy, he may be the best receiver in the draft in three years.

Second Round (38th Selection Overall): Cam Johnson, Defensive End, Virginia

Role reversal.

I had a defensive end going first on the Jaguars list (Melvin Ingram), but now the receiving position takes priority.

Cam Johnson is one of those guys who is just a notch below the top four defensive ends and can still be a very effective pass-rusher in the NFL.

At 6'4" he is certainly tall enough to knock down passes and at 268 pounds, he is swift enough to get to the passer.

Third Round (70th Selection Overall): AJ Jenkins, Wide Receiver, Illinois

Jenkins is moving up draft boards.

According to cbssportsline.com, he is "quick" rather than fast and covers a lot of ground in the short half of the field and is slippery after the catch.

He has a lanky frame and will be overmatched physically by most cornerbacks in the NFL but should be a solid underneath option.

Fourth Round (101st Selection Overall): Jake Bequette, Defensive End, Arkansas

More help for the defensive line.

Bequette faced plenty of "professional" talent when he dressed each week in the SEC. He also may be a real steal if he falls past the third round.

He has a solid frame at 6'5" and 276 pounds but may not have the speed on the outside to be an every down end.

Still, if he is placed in the rotation, he can be a very effective situational rusher.

Fifth Round (142nd Selection Overall): Senio Kelemete, OG, Washington

Another big lineman from the West Coast.

Kelemete moved people out of the way for the Huskies running game and was a valuable pass-blocker.

He will be a valuable asset in moving defenders for Maurice Jones-Drew to run to daylight.

Sixth Round (176th Selection Overall): Chris Rainey, Running Back, Florida

The real question is whether Rainey will be there in the sixth round.

He's a cat-quick runner with great moves and can catch the ball out of the backfield, and then he can also help out in the return game on punts and kickoffs.

He could be a nice replacement for MJD in a game where teams have trouble tackling smaller, quicker backs.

Aaron Corp, Quarterback, Richmond

The Jaguars may look to add another arm to training camp. Corp is a nice one to have.

He is tall at 6'4" and 215 pounds and has the same kind of frame as potential first-round pick Ryan Tannehill.

Corp could be a serviceable passer in this league, but it may be two or three years before that happens.