JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In today’s NBA we’re at a point where there’s position-less basketball. If you can find five guys who have chemistry on the floor, it doesn’t matter which position they play. NFL defenses are also moving in that direction. If you’re big and fast, defensive coordinators can find a place for you.
That’s exactly what the Jaguars had in mind when they set out to rebuild their defense this off-season. In similar fashion to Jalen Ramsey at Florida State, Myles Jack lined up all over the field at UCLA. He played linebacker, safety, running back and even cornerback, shutting down an All-American wide receiver.
The Jaguars say he's going to be a linebacker in there scheme. On draft night general manager Dave Caldwell said that they feel Jack as the ability to play all three linebacker positions. For now he’s settling in at middle linebacker.
“It’s been fun, they’ve been taking it slow with me,” said Jack. “Like I said, I’m the only one there so it’s a lot of one-on-one time. They can really get to know me and feel me out and everything and see how I learn. It makes it easier for me because I can figure out what the line is doing, what every one behind me is doing and even the other linebacker positions. So it’s a cool fit, man. I’m just glad to be learning the defense and find my niche.”