2017 NFL Mock Draft: NFL Conference Championship Edition

After such high expectations for the 2016 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars pretty much imploded with a 3-13 season. Now that the Jaguars have some new faces managing the organization, they’re going to need to think long and hard about how to turn the franchise into a playoff contender.

Is Blake Bortles the answer at quarterback in Jacksonville? Probably not, but my guess is that the Jaguars will give him at least one more year to prove himself. Besides, this is a team with other more pressing needs, including the need for an impact safety in the secondary.

This is a very talented class of safeties, but no one stands out more than LSU’s Jamal Adams. He was a vocal leader for the Tigers defense, and he seemed to get more dominant week in and week out this season.

Adams can match up with just about anyone at 6-foot-1 and 211 pounds, whether that’s a slot receiver or a tight end. He has an extremely aggressive mentality and the closing speed to plug up rushing lanes or catch a defender in open space.

While the LSU star safety has a great blend of aggressiveness and instincts, Adams can sometimes get too aggressive and whiff on tackles in open space. That’s not the worst problem for an incoming rookie, and there are few other holes in Adams’ game, making him a great candidate as a top-five pick.