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Jacksonville Jaguars Mock Draft: Updated Day 3 Predictions

Evan ReierMay 1, 2015

The Jacksonville Jaguars have progressed through two days now in the NFL draft and have done very well for themselves. After taking Dante Fowler Jr. in the first round, the Jaguars took Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon in the second and South Carolina guard A.J. Cann in the third.

The Jaguars will look to continue their success with the final day and the last four rounds. But before we move forward, let's look at the Jaguars' remaining needs:

  • Wide Receiver
  • Outside Linebacker
  • Defensive Tackle
  • Safety

There is still a lot of work to be done, especially in the fourth and fifth rounds. There are still some third-round talents who have slipped to Day 3, and the Jaguars could possibly draft a starter or two on the third day.

The Jaguars have built through the draft successfully over the past couple of years, and they're off to a good start in 2015. If they're able to finish strong on the final day, they can make it three years in a row.

If general manager Dave Caldwell will continue to draft with the same quality he's shown, the Jaguars and the fanbase could be in for a treat on Saturday.

With the intro out of the way, let's look at my mock for the final four rounds.

Round 4

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103. Adrian Amos, Free Safety, Penn State

I've mocked a strong safety late in the draft to the Jaguars for a good while now, but the fact that Adrian Amos has slipped to the fourth round means the Jaguars have to take him. Amos is a third-round, possibly second-round talent, and I think the Jaguars could find a starter in Amos.

The free safety position has been a puzzle for the Jaguars the past few years, and Amos has the potential to solve that. Athletic and intelligent, Amos has a great foundation to build on, and he's been improving technically as well. 

Amos totaled six interceptions and 90 tackles in the past three years, and this is mostly thanks to his great awareness and physical play on receivers. As long as Amos can keep continuing his progress and keep showing the technical promise, he has a high ceiling.

Amos does have flaws, however. He's not always the most aggressive in his tackles and isn't the quickest to read an offense. While his instincts aren't on point, he typically recovers well if needed, and he'll improve that part of his game in the NFL.

Amos has a lot of potential, and for a fourth-round pick, he has a legitimate chance to be a starter for the Jaguars. He'd have to prove his worth, but the Jaguars could gain a lot long-term.

Round 5

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139. Kenny Bell, Wide Receiver, Nebraska

I expected the Jaguars to take a receiver in the first two days, but they did not. So, I think they won't give up on the position altogether, but instead they will draft Kenny Bell in the fifth round should he slip. Bell is quick and tall enough to make big plays, and he'll be a welcome tool for quarterback Blake Bortles.

Bell was a four-year starter at the University of Nebraska and was consistent in his play and development. Bell was put on the map by his 863 yards and eight touchdowns in 2012, and while he never reached either of those highs again, he remained solid his final two years with the Cornhuskers.

Bell's greatest attributes, besides his incredible jumping as seen at the combine, are his attitude and mindset. He looks to bully defenders, and he plays smart and opportunistic football. 

Bell does raise some concerns, though, because he was one-dimensional in college. He's great outside, but that's about all he can offer against good competition. This is not to mention his 6'1", 197-pound frame, which is lanky and makes many wonder if he can handle the physicality of the NFL.

Bell isn't perfect, but he has a very good chance to be a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver for the Jaguars. He has great potential, but he needs to offer a bit more variety in his receiving options.

Round 6

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180. Junior Sylvestre, Outside Linebacker, Toledo

The Jaguars are in need of a better backup linebacker, and I think Junior Sylvestre can be that guy. Sylvestre was a force of nature for the Toledo Rockets the past couple of years and played in Toledo for all four years of his career.

Sylvestre was an All-Mac selection in 2013 and 2014, mostly thanks to his 122 solo tackles the past two seasons. Sylvestre was known for his tenacity and for flying around the field for the Rockets to make tackles.

Sylvestre is creative as well. He's elusive when it comes to dodging blockers and can quickly go from one side of the field to the next. He mixes that creativity with sound technique when hitting the ball-carrier, and he can force fumbles and daze the ball-carrier.

However, Sylvestre is marginally undersized for a linebacker at 6'0 and 222 pounds. He'll have to perform on the field and gain a little weight to continue to have an impact in the NFL.

This wouldn't be the first time the Jaguars have drafted an undersized linebacker (Telvin Smith), and Sylvestre has the drive and technical ability to succeed. If that's anything more than a backup, I don't know, but he could definitely earn a spot on this roster.

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Round 7

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220. Kaleb Eulls, Defensive Tackle, Mississippi State

With their last pick of their draft, I see the Jaguars selecting defensive tackle Kaleb Eulls. Eulls is experienced and proven, and he could be a solid backup with the right development, which is all you can ask for in the seventh round.

Eulls' best qualities are his determination and work rate. He puts in every amount of effort he can into each play, and that's what helped him get to this point. The Jaguars will gladly accept him if he's willing to put in the work, and working with determined players like Roy Miller will only make him better.

Eulls will need some serious help in the pass-rushing department, and that might limit him to specific situations for the Jaguars. Miller can help him in his development, but the Jaguars need to find a way to make him competent against the pass.

You can't have your expectations too high in the seventh round, but I think Eulls would be a very strong pick. He'll have a year to prove his worth and to work with Miller and Sen'Derrick Marks, and I can see Eulls being a very valuable backup in the future.

All stats were provided by ESPN.com unless otherwise stated.

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

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