Zane Durant: Jaguars' Ideal Mid-Round Draft Fit

0:00It's April 6th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Sports illustrators Justin Mello just named Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant as the ideal mid-round draft fit for the Jacksonville Jackwars. With six picks spread across the third through fifth rounds, the team has room to grab impactful talent and defensive tackle tops their priority. List, the Jags are thin of front, carrying just five guys at the position right now. They held strong against the run last year, but lacked consistent interior pass rush, especially late in the season and playoffs. Adding depth and speed here could transform their line. Durant brings four years of college ball, logging 1,631 snaps, mostly in pass rush spots. Over the last two seasons, he racked up 47 quarterback pressures, 28 just this year, plus eight total sacks. His missed tackles dropped off big time too. At six foot one, 287 pounds, he tested elite at the combine with a 92 athleticism score,

1:05a 4.75 in the 40 and a 33.5 inch vertical. Scouts like NFL comms Lance Zeerlin call him twitchy with rare short area burst, perfect for slanting schemes as a rotational three tech. This could be a steal for Jacksonville if they double dip on the position, eyes on Durant as draft season heats up.