With the No. 4 overall pick, the Jaguars have selected running back Leonard Fournette. Fournette gives the Jaguars a big-time running back that might be able to keep defenses honest against quarterback Blake Bortles.
The Jaguars have been heavily connected to Fournette in recent weeks, but no one knew their plans for certain until tonight. There was some talk on Thursday that Jacksonville could consider Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson with the pick. Ultimately, it seems like their plan will be to give Bortles at least another season to turn things around, but we won’t really know for sure until the draft is through.
Fournette is widely regarded as the best running back in this year’s class and he impressed evaluators at the combine with his faster than expected 40-yard-dash time. If he stays healthy, the Jaguars could have a superstar on their hands.
Should target Forrest Lamp next pick. Guard was a revolving door for them.