Let’s draft two! Jaguars double up on LSU stars by selecting WR Thomas Jr. and DT Smith early
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Brian Thomas Jr. and Maason Smith won’t have to search very hard to find a familiar face in Jacksonville. The former LSU teammates are reuniting 600 miles east of Baton Rouge after the Jaguars selected them in consecutive rounds of the NFL draft, receiver Thomas in the first and defensive tackle Smith in the second. It’s no coincidence that Jacksonville went heavy from the Southeastern Conference powerhouse considering coach Doug Pederson hired former LSU defensive coordinator Matt House as linebackers coach in January. — Most recently, the city of Jacksonville declined to even consider the Jaguars’ proposed $2 billion redevelopment project that includes a “stadium of the future” and significant upgrades to the surrounding area. Along with the LSU duo, general manager Trent Baalke chose Florida State cornerback Jarrian Jones in the third round and Mississippi cornerback Deantre Prince in the fifth.
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