JACKSONVILLE – New week, new name of interest.
A week after the 2020 NFL Draft's most-coveted defensive tackle was the player most draft analysts projected to the Jaguars at No. 9 overall, the projection of choice at the spot this week is the draft's most-coveted cornerback.
Jeff Okudah, a cornerback from Ohio State University long considered a likely Top 5 selection, was the player most projected to the Jaguars at No. 9 overall in this week's jaguars.com 2020 NFL mock draft tracker.
"Yes, it is unlikely the top corner in this class stays on the board this long - but the fit makes total sense," Josh Norris of Rotoworld wrote of Okudah to the Jaguars at No. 9.
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com and Dan Kadar of SB Nation also projected Okudah at No. 9.
"Okudah has the physical tools, technical game and mentality to become an All-Pro cornerback early in his career," Brooks wrote.
While Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown was the most popular selection at No. 9 in last week's tracker, only R.J. White of CBSSports.com projected him there this week. Two analysts – Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today and NFL Network analytics expert Cynthia Frelund – projected South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw at No. 9.
"Kinlaw can be one of the foundational pieces this defense needs after shedding several of its previous stars," Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz wrote.
Other players projected this week to the Jaguars at No. 9: cornerback C.J. Henderson of Florida, safety/linebacker Isaiah Simmons of Clemson and offensive tackle Mekhi Becton of Louisville.
"I don't know how much luckier the Jaguars can get; finding a top-five talent in Simmons sitting here at No. 9 is a steal," NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter wrote of Simmons, with Ryan Wilson of CBSSports.com adding: "At 6-feet-7, 360 pounds, Becton is a mountain of a man, but he moves like someone who weighs more like 260."
Louisiana State linebacker Patrick Queen continued to be a popular selection by analysts for the Jaguars at No. 20; he was projected there by two of nine analysts in this week's tracker.
"Queen was a late bloomer for LSU in 2019, but showed the type of athleticism and range NFL teams now covet in linebackers," Kadar wrote.
Others projected to the Jaguars at No. 20: Penn State edge Yetur Gross-Matos, Louisiana State cornerback Kristian Fulton, Alabama safety Xavier McKinney, Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, Florida cornerback C.J. Henderson and Auburn defensive lineman Marlon Davidson.
"Few defensive prospects are better suited for a plug-and-play role as a rookie than Fulton, a refined cornerback who is difficult for opposing receivers to shake," Middlehurst-Schwartz wrote.
Here's the eighth jaguars.com 2020 mock draft tracker:
No. 9 overall …
Mocker, Affiliation (Date): Player, position, school
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (3/10): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (3/10): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (3/10): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/10): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/9): Mekhi Becton, OL, Louisville
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/9): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (3/6): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network Analytics Expert (3/4): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Josh Norris, Rotoworld (3/4): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/4): Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/4): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (3/3): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Nate Davis, USA Today (3/3): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Todd McShay, ESPN (3/3): Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (3/2): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (3/2): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (3/2): Jedrick Wills, Jr., OT, Alabama
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (3/2): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Trevor Sikkema, The Draft Network (3/2): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/2): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/1): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (2/28): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/26): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/25): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (2/25): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus (2/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Chad Reuter, NFL Draft Analyst (2/21): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (2/20): Mekhi Becton, LT, Louisville
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/19): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Charley Casserly, NFL Media Analyst (2/18): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Mel Kiper, ESPN (2/18): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (2/18): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/18): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/17): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (2/17): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Benjamin Solak, The Draft Network (2/17): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/17): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com (2/13): A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/12): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Jordan Reid, The Draft Network (2/12): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Thor Nystrom, Rotoworld (2/12): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com analyst (2/11): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (2/11): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/10): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn (trade with Carolina to No. 7)
Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports (2/10): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/6): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (2/6): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/5): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/4): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Nate Davis, USA Today (2/4): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (2/3): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Todd McShay, ESPN (2/3): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (2/3): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/3): Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/30): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Draft Analyst (1/29): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/27): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com (1/27): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (1/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Mel Kiper, ESPN (1/24): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (1/21): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Kevin Hanson, MMQB (1/21): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (1/16): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/14): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/14): Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (1/14): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/14): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/14): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/13): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/9): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/9): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/7): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/7): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/7): A.J. Epenesa, Edge, Iowa
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/6): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/2): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Greg Bedard, Las Vegas Review-Journal (1/2): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/1): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (12/31): Isaiah Simmons, LB/S, Clemson
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (12/31): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
Luke Easterling, USA Today (12/30): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (12/30): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (12/30): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
No. 20 overall …
Mocker, Affiliation (Date): Player, position, school
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (3/10): Yetur Gross-Matos, Edge, Penn State
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (3/10): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (3/10): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/10): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/9): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/9): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (3/6): Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
Cynthia Frelund, NFL Network Analytics Expert (3/4): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Josh Norris, Rotoworld (3/4): Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (3/4): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (3/4): Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Nate Davis, USA Today (3/3): A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (3/3): Grant Delpit, S, Louisiana State
Todd McShay, ESPN (3/3): Ross Blacklock, DT, Texas Christian
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (3/2): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (3/2): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (3/2): A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (3/2): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Trevor Sikkema, The Draft Network (3/2): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (3/2): Justin Jefferson, WR, Louisiana State
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (3/1): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (2/28): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/26): Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/25): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (2/25): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Austin Gayle, Pro Football Focus (2/24): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Chad Reuter, NFL Draft Analyst (2/21): Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com (2/20): Ross Blacklock, DL, Texas Christian
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/19): Josh Jones, LT, Houston
Charley Casserly, NFL Media Analyst (2/18): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Mel Kiper, ESPN (2/18): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Tom Fornelli, CBSSports.com (2/18): Patrick Queen, LB, Louisiana State
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/18): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (2/17): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/17): Josh Jones, OL, Houston
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/17): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Benjamin Solak, The Draft Network (2/17): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com (2/13): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/12): Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
Jordan Reid, The Draft Network (2/12): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Thor Nystrom, Rotoworld (2/12): Henry Ruggs, WR, Alabama
Maurice Jones-Drew, NFL.com analyst (2/11): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (2/11): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Eric Edholm, Yahoo Sports (2/10): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/10): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Kevin Hanson, Sports Illustrated (2/6): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
R.J. White, CBSSports.com (2/6): Josh Jones, OT, Houston
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (2/5): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (2/4): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Nate Davis, USA Today (2/4): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Chad Reuter, NFL Media Draft Analyst (2/3): Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Todd McShay, ESPN (2/3): Austin Jackson, OT, Southern California
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report (2/3): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (2/3): Justin Madubuike, DL, Texas A&M
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/30): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Lance Zierlein, NFL Media Draft Analyst (1/29): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/27): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Bucky Brooks, NFL.com analyst (1/27): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (1/24): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Mel Kiper, ESPN (1/24): Cole Kmet, TE, Notre Dame
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media (1/21): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
Kevin Hanson, MMQB (1/21): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (1/16): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/14): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (1/14): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/14): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/14): Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/14): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Luke Easterling, USA Today (1/13): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/9): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/9): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Bryan Fischer, Athlon Sports (1/7): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Dan Kadar, SB Nation (1/7): Laviska Shenault, WR, Colorado
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (1/7): Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
Vinny Iyer, Sporting News (1/6): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
Josh Edwards, CBSSports.com (1/2): Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Greg Bedard, Las Vegas Review-Journal (1/2): Raekwon Davis, DT, Alabama
Chris Trapasso, CBSSports.com (1/1): Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
Ryan Wilson, CBSSports.com (12/31): Austin Jackson, LT, Southern California
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA Today (12/31): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Luke Easterling, USA Today (12/30): Kristian Fulton, CB, Louisiana State
Jason McIntyre, Fox Sports (12/30): Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida State
Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus (12/30): Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
