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2015 NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars’ Top 5 Needs

2015 NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars' Top 5 Needs

Gus Bradley
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The Jacksonville Jaguars will miss the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, but the team finally appears to be headed in the right direction under the leadership of head coach Gus Bradley and GM Dave Caldwell. The Jaguars found their quarterback of the future, Blake Bortles, in last year's NFL Draft, and will have plenty of needs to address this time around. With that in mind, here are the top five needs for the Jaguars in the 2015 draft.

5. Running Back

Toby Gerhart
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5. Running Back

Toby Gerhart
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The Jaguars signed Toby Gerhart this past offseason to be the lead back, but that has not come to fruition. While Gerhart and Denard Robinson could still become a solid duo, the Jaguars could really use a game-changer out of the backfield.

4. Free Safety

Josh Evans
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4. Free Safety

Josh Evans
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Second-year safety Josh Evans has already started 24 games in his young career, and appears to have all the makings of a solid contributor in the secondary. However, the Jaguars are in desperate need of a playmaker in their young secondary, particularly at free safety.

3. Linebacker

Telvin Smith
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3. Linebacker

Telvin Smith
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The Jaguars got perhaps the steal of last year's draft when they selected linebacker Telvin Smith in the fifth-round. With J.T. Thomas and Geno Hayes set for free agency, the Jaguars are in need of more youth and speed at linebacker.

2. Offensive Line

Brandon Linder
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2. Offensive Line

Brandon Linder
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The Jaguars found two solid starters along the offensive line in last year's draft when they selected guard Brandon Linder and center Luke Bowanko. The team is still in desperate need of some quality depth and competition along the offensive line, particularly at right tackle.

1. Pass Rushing Defensive End

Chris Clemons
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1. Pass Rushing Defensive End

Chris Clemons
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The Jaguars have done a tremendous job of building their defensive line over the past two years and have locked up defensive tackles Sen'Derrick Marks and Roy Miller to long-term deals. However, the average age of the starting defensive line is 29.25 years old. The Jaguars need a young pass rusher to build around for the future and should look to address this need at the top of the first round.

K.J. Momberg is a Jacksonville Jaguars writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @k_momberg or add him to your network on Google.

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