Myles Jack to Jaguars: Trade Details, Twitter Reaction in 2016 NFL Draft

Myles Jack watched 31 teams pass on him during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, but he didn’t need to wait long Friday before the Jacksonville Jaguars called his name after moving up two spots to No. 36 overall.

The wait is over! With the No. 36 pick, the Jaguars select LB Myles Jack out of UCLAhttps://t.co/fkQwn4fPJa

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 29, 2016

According to Pro Football Talk’s Darin Gantt, the Jaguars flipped a 2016 fifth-round pick along with the 38th overall selection to move up and snag the former UCLA Bruins linebacker—whose stock took a hit after teams discovered a degenerative condition in his surgically repaired right knee.

But as ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted, Jacksonville took a risk by passing on Jack in the first round, and it paid off in a big way:

Jacksonville debated Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack with fifth overall pick. Wound up with both of them.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2016

Fox Sports’ Bruce Feldman explained that Jack could wind up being the biggest value pick of the draft if he’s able to overcome the medical concerns:

Myles Jack to the Jaguars. Special player. Covers as well as many cornerbacks. Wowed scouts with his talent. Hope he can stay healthy.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) …

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