2011 NFL Mock Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars Turn Up the Power with J.J. Watt

March 16, 2011   ·   Zachary D. Rymer   ·   Jump to comments

J.J. Watt Brings Pass Rush Savvy to a Team That Could Use Some

Nobody accused the Jacksonville Jaguars of being very good on defense in 2010. In particular, they really struggled defending the pass, which had a lot to do with the fact that they had trouble getting to the quarterback. The Jags finished with just 26 sacks, tied for second-fewest in the league.
With the No. 16 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Jags will have a chance to pick one of the better players from what is a very good defensive line class. And the way I see things unfolding, they'll have their shot at Wisconsin defensive end J.J. Watt.
Despite the fact that Watt is generally regarded as one of the elite defensive ends in a draft class that is chock-full of 'em, he's not exactly the best athlete of the bunch. He nevertheless has a great motor, and he also has noteworthy football smarts.
Watt projects as a perfect 4-3 edge rusher at the next level, which is obviously of use to the Jaguars. If...

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