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Jaguars Draft Spotlight: The recent history of the 93rd overall pick

The Jaguars have only selected 93rd overall once in franchise history.

Mike Kaye

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Published: 10:17 AM EDT April 20, 2018
Updated: 1:38 PM EDT April 20, 2018

The Jaguars are set to pick late in each round throughout the majority of this year's NFL Draft.

The last of their Day 2 picks will be the 93rd overall selection (barring a trade). The team has only picked 93rd overall once in franchise history.

In 2014, the Jaguars traded back into the third round in order to select current starting center, Brandon Linder. That draft weekend deal has worked out pretty well for the Big Cats.

The third round is one of the more interesting studies in the draft's history. It's not necessarily a premium round but it's definitely not a pick to be taken lightly either. For most teams, it's an upside opportunity, where front offices will target a prospect who has very high potential but also needs time to develop.

The 93rd overall selection is one of the last picks on Day 2, which makes it a favorable trade piece, as teams look to get a jumpstart on the other teams picking at the top of the fourth round on Day 3. Over the last 10 years, the pick has been involved in some sort of trade five times.

2017: Montravious Adams, DT, Auburn

The Packers were looking for defensive line depth last offseason and added a big body in the middle with Adams. As mentioned above, the third round is typically a place to select long-term developmental prospect and Adams appears to fall into that category.

Thoughts: Adams played in a defensive line rotation as a rookie, appearing in seven games and producing two tackles. He is a long-term project for the Packers, who seem to always be looking for improvement on defense.

2016: Cody Kessler, QB, USC

The Browns traded their 77th and 141st overall picks to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for the 93rd, 129th and 168th overall picks in the draft. Cleveland used the first of the acquired picks on Kessler, who has since been traded to the Jaguars. Kessler started eight games as a rookie for Cleveland and went 0-8. He appeared in three games as a backup last season.

Thoughts: The Browns have only won one game in two seasons. Kessler's poor record as a starter is likely more of reflection on his former team than the quarterback himself. Kessler set several rookie records for the Browns during his eight-game starting stretch in 2016. He will hopefully prove to be a strong pick up for the Jaguars, who traded a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick to the Browns for his services.

Credit: Jason Miller, 2017 Getty Images
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 22: Cody Kessler #6 of the Cleveland Browns passes in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

2015: Henry Anderson, DE, Stanford

The Colts looked to fill a major need along the defensive line with the selection of Anderson. The 6-foot-6, 301-pound lineman started all nine games that he appeared in as a rookie. He has served in a rotational role ever since.

Thoughts: Anderson will have an interesting transition into the Colts' new 4-3 defense. He has served as a steady depth player over the last two years and clearly can play in the NFL. He isn't really a hit or miss for Indianapolis.

2014: Brandon Linder, G/C, Miami

The Jaguars traded their fourth (105th overall) and sixth-round (179th overall) picks to move back into the third round to select Linder. Since he joined Jacksonville's squad, Linder has started every game he has appeared in, despite two worrisome injuries. He was also named a team captain last season.

Thoughts: The Jaguars made Linder the highest paid center in the league last offseason. He has been a slam dunk for Jacksonville since arriving and his versatility makes him extremely valuable. He is probably the Jaguars' most talented lineman outside of newly signed guard Andrew Norwell.

2013: Will Davis, CB, Utah State

The Dolphins traded fourth, fifth and seventh-round picks to the Packers to draft Davis. That investment really didn't pay off, as Davis lasted just 15 games in Miami. He has since bounced around the league and is currently a free agent.

Thoughts: The Dolphins risk turned into the Packers reward in 2013. Davis produced 25 tackles as a member of the Miami franchise before being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. He suffered an ACL tear in 2015 and was released in 2016. He failed to make the San Francisco 49ers' roster during training camp last season.

Credit: Mike Ehrmann, 2015 Getty Images
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 03: Will Davis #29 of the Miami Dolphins catches an interception over Sterling Moore #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason game at Sun Life Stadium on September 3, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

2012: Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson

The 93rd overall pick was acquired by the Bengals in a first-round trade up deal with the New England Patriots. Thompson was able to play out his rookie contract but failed to find another deal after he left Cincinnati.

Thoughts: This is an example of a third-round pick not living up to expectations. In fairness to the Bengals, Cincinnati received this extra third-round pick as part of a six-pick trade down in the first round. No harm, no foul.

2011: Chris Conte, S, California

The Chicago Bears added to their secondary with the Conte pick in 2011. He clearly impressed Lovie Smith during his Windy City stint, as the head coach brought the safety with him to Tampa Bay in 2015. Conte has been a solid starter for the majority of his career and produced 14 interceptions over the past seven seasons.

Thoughts: Conte clearly worked out for the Bears. He didn't re-sign in Chicago but has had a worthwhile career in the NFL. Mid-level starters are all the rage in the third round.

Credit: Jonathan Daniel, 2013 Getty Images
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 10: Chris Conte #47 of the Chicago Bears celebrates an interception against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on November 10, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Lions defeated the Bears 21-19. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

2010: Tony Moeaki, TE, Iowa

The Kansas City Chiefs traded fourth and fifth-round picks for the 93rd overall selection in 2010. Unfortunately, while Moeaki displayed early flashes in his career, a rash of injuries kept him off the field and on the sidelines.

Thoughts: It's impossible to predict injuries. In this case, the Chiefs drafted a very talented tight end but the unpredictable nature of injuries dismantled their hopes.

2009: Corvey Irvin, DT, Georgia

The Panthers drafted a great name with the 93rd overall pick in 2009. Unfortunately for Carolina, the great name meant very little for production. Irvin played in just two games before being waived by the Panthers. He then bounced around the league before ending up in the CFL.

Thoughts: Irvin actually had a short stint with the Jaguars in 2011, appearing in four games. He tried to hang on to an NFL career for a while before heading to Canada. He was a bust pick for the Panthers.

Credit: Streeter Lecka, 2011 Getty Images
SPARTANBURG, SC - JULY 30: Teammates Corey Irvin #93 and Eric Norwood #92 of the Carolina Panthers talk as they walk to the field before training camp at Wofford College on July 30, 2011 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2008: Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech

The Colts went after the short but speedy linebacker in 2008. Wheeler was a spot starter early on and then made his way into the starting lineup. Wheeler eventually left Indy for stints in Oakland and Miami where he started at weak-side linebacker.

Thoughts: Wheeler put together a nice career. He was able to overcome his physical limitations to become a long-time starter in the league. He is currently a free agent but played for the Arizona Cardinals last season.

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