Jaguars signed Ohio State S Josh Proctor.

29 April 2024

After four seasons of rotational snaps and nearly an entire season lost to injury, Proctor (6’1/199) wouldn’t earn a starting role until 2023. The Owasso HS product had 47 total tackles and 5 pass breakups in his final campaign with the Buckeyes, underwhelming production from a 25 year old draft prospect. He plays instinctively as a slot defender, looking to jump routes underneath and make plays on the ball. Although he has solid short area speed, he finds himself getting stacked by receivers downfield and is best when allowed to play close to the line of scrimmage. Due to his athletic limitations, he does not project as someone who can consistently line up against NFL tight ends and slot receivers. While he has limitations in coverage, earning only a 67.4 PFF grade, he does his job in stopping the run. His 4.0 TFL during the 2023 season shows that the sixth year safety is willing and able to sift through traffic. He fills lanes well from the secondary and generally tackles well, earning a 73 PFF grade in that department. His upside is virtually non-existent due to his advanced age and underwhelming athleticism, but special teams experience and the ability to play close to the line of scrimmage make him worth a roster spot.