A playoff spot looked assured and the Jacksonville Jaguars completely collapsed. The Jaguars were 8-3 entering Week 13, but five losses in their last six games doomed a team that seemed destined to build on last year’s playoff victory. With the offseason beginning in Jacksonville, the Jaguars are now focused on signing players. They have the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and several issues to address.
The first is the offensive line. Despite the talented Travis Etienne, the team averaged just 3.6 yards per carry this year, second worst in the NFL. Trevor Lawrence was often under pressure and was part of the walk with a season-ending injury. An improved offensive line will keep Trevor Lawrence healthy and open up the offense to other skill players.Another area for improvement is the secondary. The Jaguars allowed the seventh-most yards per game and the team’s struggles against the pass hurt them badly in a late-season skid.
The best offensive lineman on the best offensive line in college football, according to “The Athletic’s Dane” Brugler, Troy . Fautanu would be a Day 1 guard on Jacksonville’s offensive line or a tackle starter. Fautanu was first-team All-Pac-12 and third-team All-American on Washington’s offensive line this season, giving up just 11 sacks on the year.The senior is a fast and tough pass defender with a good.
speed balance and skill. He also has a mean streak that teams love. Add in some good hands and Fautanu is likely a first-round pick. The Jaguars struggled last season to defend Trevor Lawrence, and adding a top tackle like Fautanu will help keep their quarterback on the field while opening up some much-needed holes in the running game..
