Looking for a pass rusher to play opposite , the Jaguars selected from with their 38th overall pick.
The 6-foot-4 inch, 259-pound former Clemson standout is somewhat raw, but very explosive. He was a first-team All-ACC performer in 2011 after leading the Tigers with 10.5 sacks.
If the Jaguars are going to remain in their 4-3 defense which finished sixth in the NFL in 2011, Branch will have to play a specialized pass rushing role or gain some weight to be an every downs defensive end.
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