Jaguars add defensive weapon with Ronnie Harrison

The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected safety Ronnie Harrison out of Alabama in the third round with the 93rd overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Harrison was graded by many pundits as a late first-round or early second-round pick, but fell to the 93rd spot, representing excellent value for the Jaguars.

His addition gives the league's best defense another weapon as the big hitter will be a playmaker alongside stars Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye.

Ronnie Harrison Bio

Position: S
School: Alabama
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 214 lbs

Strengths

• Prototypical size and speed for an NFL safety.
• Used effectively in blitz packages and attacks the quarterback well.
• A crushing hitter in the open field.
• Can be used as a box safety or play as a high safety with fluency.
• Whether used as a hybrid linebacker or safety, he's ready to contribute to an NFL defense immediately.

Weaknesses

• Often takes poor routes to the ball while trying to track down ball-carriers in run support.
• Will sometimes get baited by play-action fakes while trying to track the ball down.
• Needs to be more disciplined in the open field.

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