Jacksonville Jaguars 2016-2020 TE - Luke Farrell

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TE LUKE FARRELL
As the nation’s No. 191 overall prospect, Farrell was actually just the second-highest-ranked tight end in Ohio State’s recruiting class of 2016 behind Jake Hausmann – who is also in the 2021 NFL draft pool, but faces long odds to be drafted after catching just three passes in his Ohio State career.

Farrell didn’t catch a ton of passes for the Buckeyes, either – just 34 in four playing seasons – but was consistently lauded by coaches as one of the team’s unsung heroes for his efforts as a blocker, which are what could get him selected in the late rounds of the draft on Saturday.

A 32-game starter for the Buckeyes, Farrell was one of just three Ohio State players – along with Togiai and Cooper – to grade out as a champion for all seven of the Buckeyes’ wins last year.

 

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Reliable blocker Luke Farrell joining forces with Urban Meyer in Jacksonville https://t.co/ggrSw2XIwy

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Luke Farrell is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars as the No. 145 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. https://t.co/gIQ0hHvlyZ

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"He is a plus-two mentality, all the way. He is a worker, a grinder ... and he's tough."

Jaguars coach Urban Meyer discusses Jacksonville's decision to select Ohio State TE Luke Farrell with first pick in fifth round of 2021 NFL Draft:https://t.co/eJhCiYvffd #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/jyoMhiMmkh

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TE LUKE FARRELL, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
It’s easy to understand why the Jaguars drafted Farrell with the first pick of the fifth round, as new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer coached Farrell for three years at Ohio State.

That also makes it easy to predict how Farrell will be utilized in Jacksonville’s offense. While it’s certainly possible Meyer’s NFL offenses could throw more to the tight ends than his Ohio State offenses ever did, Farrell – who some NFL scouts considered to be the best blocking tight end in this year’s draft, according to Ohio State offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson – was drafted for the impact he can make as a run blocker, and probably isn’t going to be a primary receiver.

“He's not the pass-catching tight end but ... the number one way to help a young quarterback is to have a successful run game,” Meyer said after the draft. “That's why we took (veteran free agent) Chris Manhertz and Luke Farrell to be creative in some of the run-game formations.”

While Tyler Eifert should be the Jaguars’ starting tight end and their top pass-catcher at the position, Farrell will likely play primarily in two-tight end formations, particularly in situations where the Jaguars want to run the ball. He could also add immediate value to Jacksonville’s special teams after playing on the field goal and punting units for the Buckeyes.

 

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Rookie TE @LukeFarrell89 visited the Hall today. He was able to see his 2021 #NFLDraft card submitted by the @Jaguars to select him at pick #145 overall (Round 5).#DUUUVAL | @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/ZESCWB7J9D

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