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16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

Written by NFL Bloggers on 09 April 2011.

This selection is all about value for the Jaguars. Their biggest need is to improve an atrocious pass defense, which is a necessity when facing the Colts and Texans twice a year, but there is little value to be found at #16 for any of the available cornerbacks or safeties. On the other hand, there is good value in the selection of a pass rusher who can pressure opposing quarterbacks.
 
Ryan Kerrigan, a relentless pass rusher with a non-stop motor, will be the man the Jaguars will count on to do the job that Derrick Harvey (bust) and Aaron Kampmann (injury) have failed to do. If the Jags continue with an occasional hybrid defense, Kerrigan has the ability to play as both a 4-3 DE and as a 3-4 OLB, so he's also a better fit from that standpoint than the other DEs still on the board.