Myles Jack's slide ends as Jaguars trade up to select him in 2nd round

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The Jacksonville Jaguars selected linebacker Myles Jack out of UCLA in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft on Friday.

Jacksonville traded the 38th and 146th picks to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for the 36th selection in order to select Jack.

Considered by some the best prospect available in this year's class, Jack tore his meniscus in a September practice. Concerns about the long-term health of his knee saw Jack descend through the first round, but if he's healthy, he's exhibited the potential to become a perennial Pro Bowler.

The former UCLA standout possesses excellent straight-line and recovery speed, with world-class agility and sideline-to-sideline acceleration.

Jack can line up as an inside linebacker or an edge-rusher at the NFL level, but also shone at running back during his collegiate career. The linebacker excels in coverage, and can rotate onto wide receivers and tight ends with relative ease.

If Jack is healthy for the start of the 2016 season, he will be a Week 1 starter.

Myles Jack Bio

Position: LB
School: UCLA
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 245 lbs.

Strengths

• Freak athlete with top-end speed, who produced a gaudy 11 touchdowns and 387 yards on just 68 carries at running back in his college career.
• Ability to play, and guard, multiple positions all over the field.
• Defensive leader throughout his career at UCLA.
• Will step in for any NFL team and go sideline-to-sideline as well as any player in the league.
• Can be an edge-rusher in sub-packages, and can fit into any 4-3 linebacker spot as well.
• Has spent time at running back and safety, as well as multiple linebacker positions during time with the Bruins.
• Has the speed and athleticism to cover tight ends, running backs, and even slot receivers.

Weaknesses

• Coming off torn meniscus injury in final college season.
• His brand of play has often been labeled reckless, and could be difficult to replicate college success at professional level.
• Often relies more on athleticism over play recognition while on defense.
• Lacks prototypical linebacker size.

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