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Dynasty league gems in Jacksonville
by Gregg Rosenthal

Has anyone noticed the Jaguars' draft haul flying under the radar? After landing top-flight interior line talent early (Eugene Monroe, Eben Britton and Terrance Knighton), they then turned their attention to late-round steals at the skill positions. Dynasty league drafters should keep Jacksonville in mind this summer because that offense is the land of opportunity right now.

  • Rashad Jennings, 7th round RB – Considered a possible second-rounder leading up to the draft, the small-school product slid to the Jags for reasons still unknown. He was arguably the offensive MVP during OTAs and already has a leg up on Chauncey Washington for the No. 2 job.

  • Jarett Dillard, 5th round WR – Knocked for his size and mediocre top-end speed, Dillard’s college production rivaled that of Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald. He combines Marvin Harrison-esque hip-sink in his route running with the best leaping ability in his rookie class. OC Dirk Koetter is equally as high on his velcro hands and football IQ, and the former Rice Owl has just a creaky-kneed Mike Walker and an aging Torry Holt in front of him.

  • Mike Thomas, 4th round WR – Explosive in the short field, Thomas is a prototypical slot receiver who doubles as a dangerous kick returner. The all-time Pac-10 career receptions leader has drawn comparisons to Steve Smith and Santana Moss and could step in as the No. 3 receiver as a rookie.

  • Zach Miller, 6th round TE – The converted quarterback flashed “difference-making” ability during OTAs, and his speed has been compared favorably to Dallas Clark and Owen Daniels. Marcedes Lewis, yet to graduate to reliable receiver, is a free agent after the 2010 season, potentially leaving open the starting tight end job for Miller by 2011.

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