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Did the Jaguars beat themselves?

Did the Jaguars beat themselves?

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ inspired, if sloppy, performance against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday gave them a win.

It may also have knocked her out of the running for superstar and all-rounder Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter. Who do the Jaguars land in this edition of the Monday Morning Mock Draft?

1. Las Vegas Raiders – Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado

The Raiders and Sanders have been tied to each other all season. Sanders’ ability to play under pressure and his playmaking talent will rejuvenate the Silver and Black.

2. New York Giants – Cam Ward, QB, Miami

Ward is what the Giants desperately need – a polished, big-armed quarterback who can give them a fresh start.

3. New England Patriots – Will Campbell, OT, LSU

Protecting your franchise quarterback is never a bad thing. The Patriots take the hottest lineman in the draft and Drake Maye gets the protection he needs.

4. Carolina Panthers – Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Bryce Young plays good football. The Panthers are getting a two-way star who will be Young’s No. 1 target.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas

The Jaguars must protect Trevor Lawrence at all costs. After all, it is a $275 million investment. They might have played themselves out of the Travis Hunter sweepstakes.

6. Tennessee Titans – Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona State

Will Levis has demonstrated competence. The Titans can’t afford to pass up another quarterback, so they give Levis a chance and take the best wide receiver in the draft.

7. New York Jets – Mason Graham, DL, Michigan

The Jets love their defensive line. They take the best lineman there is and get a high-motor space hog.

8. Cleveland Browns – Abdul Carter, Edge, Penn State

The best edge rusher in the draft, alongside Myles Garrett, is too good to pass up in Cleveland.

9. Cincinnati Bengals – Nic Scourton, Edge, Texas A&M

The Bengals need help in many areas. If Trey Hendrickson leaves, edge rusher will be a big problem.

10. New Orleans Saints – Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia

Some believe Williams could be the best pass rusher in his class. The Saints grab him and get a first-day impact player.

11. Dallas Cowboys – Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State

Jeanty was committed to the Cowboys all season long. It’s the typical Jerry Jones choice. Jeanty could be a 1,000-yard rusher right out of the gate.

12. Indianapolis Colts – Luther Burden III, WR, Missouri

Dynamic wide receiver for quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Colts desperately need playmakers.

13. Chicago Bears – James Pierce Jr., Edge, Tennessee

A frightening physical presence on a defensive front. This applies to quarterbacks. The Bears are trying to expand their defense in order to keep up with the outstanding NFC North.

14. Seattle Seahawks – Kenneth Grant, DL, Michigan

The Seahawks are giving another former Michigan man Mike Macdonald, one of the most dynamic defensive lineman in the draft.

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Johnson is too good to be passed by a defense that needs help.

16. Miami Dolphins – Josh Simmons, OT, Ohio State

Protecting Tua Tagovailoa and opening up holes for a talented running back duo should be at the top of the shopping list.

17. San Francisco 49ers – Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia

Walker, on the other side of Nick Bosa, is more of an edge rusher and provides an immediate boost to the 49ers’ front seven.

18. Denver Broncos – Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State

His silence against Michigan was due in part to rules of the game. That doesn’t change the fact that A) he’s a dangerous playmaker and B) the Broncos need a dangerous playmaker for Bo Nix.

19. Los Angeles Rams – Jonah Saviinaea, OT, Arizona

The Rams need help on offense, so they’re taking on an up-and-coming prospect.

20. Atlanta Falcons – Jack Sawyer, Edge, Ohio State

An edge rusher remains the Falcons’ top priority. Sawyer is a versatile edge rusher who terrorizes quarterbacks (and flags).

21. Arizona Cardinals – Deone Walker, DL, Kentucky

Walker has fallen back a bit, but he could still be a great asset to a defense built to punish.

22. Washington Commanders – Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State

Warren is a hot commodity right now. He is a real football player who can do almost anything that is asked of him. The Commanders give Jayden Daniels a versatile weapon.

23. Houston Texans – Cameron Williams, OT, Texas

The Texans need to protect CJ Stroud. This is difficult to do with the increasing number of injuries.

24. Los Angeles Chargers – Colston Loveland, TE, Michigan

Jim Harbaugh can sign one of his former players and a Day 1 starter in Loveland. Justin Herbert is getting a great weapon. Win-win situation.

25. Green Bay Packers – Tyleik Williams, DL, Ohio State

The Packers were dominated in the trenches by the Detroit Lions. Williams strengthens the interior, which is necessary – Kenny Clark is not getting any younger.

26. Pittsburgh Steelers – Tre Harris, WR, Ole Miss

The Steelers passing game is sorely lacking a weapon outside of George Pickens. How painful.

27. Minnesota Vikings – Walter Nolen, DL, Ole Miss

The Vikings are a solid team from top to bottom. If there was a weakness, it would be the defensive line.

28. Philadelphia Eagles – JT Tuimoloau, Edge, Ohio State

Tuimoloau could definitely improve even further. His ceiling is that of an elite NFL pass rusher. That’s good enough for Philadelphia.

29. Baltimore Ravens – Tyler Booker, IOL, Alabama

The Ravens need help inside. They’re taking a game changer to make life easier for Lamar Jackson.

30. Buffalo Bills – Shemar Turner, DL, Texas A&M

The Bills need to build a defense and Turner gives them a top-notch interior defense.

31. Kansas City Chiefs – Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota

Versatile offensive player who can step in and make a difference where needed.

32. Detroit Lions – Tate Ratledge, IOL, Georgia

The Lions’ explosive offense is thanks to the best front line in the league. You want to extend the life of this wall with a powerful SEC blocker.

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