JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -The Jacksonville Jaguars have upgraded their offensive line by selecting left tackle Eugene Monroe with the eighth pick in the NFL draft.
Monroe, a 6-foot-5, 316-pounder from Virginia, is the first offensive linemen drafted by Jacksonville in the first round since Tony Boselli in 1995. Boselli turned out to be a five-time Pro Bowl selection.
The Jaguars can only hope for the same from Monroe, who is expected to step in for Khalif Barnes at left tackle. Jacksonville parted ways with Barnes after last season, but then signed three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tra Thomas.
Now, the 34-year-old Thomas likely will move to right tackle or serve as a mentor for Monroe.
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