Jaguars add weapon for Nick Foles, draft TE Josh Oliver

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected tight end Josh Oliver out of San Jose State with the 69th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Tight end was a position of need for the Jags and the franchise went out and grabbed one of the biggest targets available.

Oliver recorded 56 catches for 709 yards and four touchdowns for the Spartans in 2018.

Prospect profile

School: San Jose State
Height: 6-5
Weight: 249 lbs

Strengths

• Does a good job extending and plucking ball out of the air
• Physical route-runner who can separate at top of route
• Dangerous sideline player - a terror on back-shoulder throws
• Good body control and very wide catch radius
• Productive 2018 season on bad team
• Excellent at tracking ball in air

Weaknesses

• Lacks burst to consistently separate
• Not overly physical in tight spaces despite good build
• Not elusive in the open field after catch
• Overpowered in the running game as blocker

Bottom line

Oliver is an intriguing Day 3 option as a developmental tight end. He doesn't offer much in the open field, but profiles as a high-upside red-zone weapon. Still learning his craft and adding strength, Oliver has the tools to eventually become a starter in the NFL.