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Maryland Football: Recapping where each Terp landed in the NFL Draft

By Chris Bengel

Nov 7, 2015; College Park, MD, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Alex Erickson (86) gains yards after his catch defended by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis (21) at Byrd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; College Park, MD, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Alex Erickson (86) gains yards after his catch defended by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis (21) at Byrd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Christian Hackenberg (14) pressured by Maryland Terrapins lineman Yannick Ngakoue (7) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Christian Hackenberg (14) pressured by Maryland Terrapins lineman Yannick Ngakoue (7) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

Yannick Ngakoue

Despite being somewhat limited in terms of his defensive ability, Ngakoue still warranted a high draft pick. The Jaguars, who have the identity of a defensive team under coach Gus Bradley, chose to devote their first three picks to defense. After selecting linebacker Myles Jack and Ramsey in the first two rounds, the Jaguars snagged one of the best pure pass rushers in the draft in Ngakoue.

Since Jacksonville operates under a 4-3 defense, Ngakoue will see the majority of his time at one of their defensive end spots. Defensive end is an interesting position for the Jaguars as 2015 first round pick Dante Fowler attempts to return from a torn ACL. In addition to Fowler, the Jaguars also have signed Malik Jackson and Jared Odrick to massive contracts the last two offseasons. It would appear that Ngakoue will most likely be brought in passing downs to get after the quarterback. After all, the Jaguars finished 21st in sacks with 36 during the 2015 season.

Ngakoue was likely brought in as a pass rusher and nothing more. For a guy that has an uncanny ability to get to the quarterback, this former Terp could have quite the impact on passing downs at the NFL level.

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