Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Countdown: Making the Case for Hroniss Grasu

The majority of the Jacksonville Jaguars' needs are at high-profile, even "flashy" positions. However, there is one spot that's not flashy the Jaguars might look to improve this draft, and that's center. With the talented Hroniss Grasu most likely available for Day 2 of the 2015 NFL draft, the Jaguars should give him a look.

The Jaguars currently have one true center on roster in second-year player Luke Bowanko. While a few of the guards could switch over if needed, there is no one to back up or compete with Bowanko going into the 2015 season.

Grasu was a dominant force for the Oregon Ducks offensive line throughout his time in Eugene. Before a leg injury in his senior season, Grasu started 50 consecutive games, and that's evidence of his reliability and experience.

Grasu's best attributes are his natural fitness and size. At 6'3" and 297 pounds, Grasu is near-perfect in size for a center, and he adds to this with an incredibly quick snap. He's quick to his blocking position and doesn't have problems meeting most defensive tackles after the snap.

Speaking of his blocking position, Grasu is almost a peak example of how to make the most of his size and balance. He remains low and is sure to use his size to his advantage as much as he can.

Oregon mostly used Grasu in zone blocking, but if the Jaguars decided to go to an ISO or counter, Grasu could adapt very quickly.

Despite all of the good things Grasu offers, there are reasons why he's projected in the second round by CBS Sports and in the third round by NFL.com.

Despite his ability to get low, he doesn't make the most of his arms (32 ⅛")  and hands (10 ¼"). He uses his size initially, but if it becomes a battle of handwork and upper-body strength, Grasu can be badly beat.

Besides of the inexperience in certain blocking schemes, however, his lack of quality in his upper body is his only real flaw. And with help from the Jaguars' talented guards and new assistant coach/offensive line coach Doug Marrone, Grasu could overcome that flaw fairly quickly.

Grasu is not perfect by any means, but he offers a lot as a selection in the second or third round. He's arguably the second-best center in this year's draft, and the chance to get him in the third round would be a nice steal.

As I mentioned in my article about draft picks who could be opening-game starters for Jacksonville, Grasu could be an immediate starter but would have a tough go to be it.

Bowanko had a very good rookie season for the Jaguars, especially considering his expected talent. Bowanko's performance means that Grasu not only has to overcome a head-to-head battle, but also the fact that Bowanko has proved his ability to play in the NFL.

However, the Jaguars still need a true center to at least back up and compete with Bowanko. Grasu would keep Bowanko competitive and striving to be his best, and if he slips, Grasu can come in.

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Whether the Jaguars think Grasu is worth the selection is yet to be seen, but if they feel the need to get a center, Grasu is the guy. At the very least he's a solid backup guy who can learn, and there's a good chance he's an upgrade to Bowanko. 

I like Bowanko a lot, but if Grasu comes to Duval County, it may be a tough battle to see who will take the starting spot for the 2015 season.

Who do you think should be the starter next season? Answer in the poll, and post your opinions in the comments! 

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Evan Reier is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report covering the Jacksonville Jaguars. Follow Evan on Twitter at @evanreier.