​Devin Lloyd’s place in Jeremy Fowler’s annual linebacker rankings highlights the hole that the Jacksonville Jaguars have to fill in his absence.As a free agent this offseason, Lloyd signed with the Carolina Panthers.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat makes Fowler’s rankings unique is that they are built with the input of 70 NFL execs, coaches, and scouts as the voters. Other elements, such as research, interviews, and film analysis by Matt Bowen, factor in as well.With all that taken into account, Fowler then compiles the top 10, highlights a few honorable mentions, and notes which players received votes.Lloyd came in at No. 10 on this list, with one voter placing him as high as No. 4.”Physical run player, love his length in zone to get his hands on the football,” an NFC exec told Fowler. “Not as effective in man. Can blitz and rush and is versatile.”Ventrell Miller has been the assumed replacement for Lloyd in the middle of the defense, but Branson Combs appears to be making a push for playing time as well.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRegardless of who wins this job, as linebackers coach Tem Lukabu mentioned recently, replacing Lloyd’s production will be a group effort, and that expands beyond this position group.It’s also worth noting that wherever Anthony Campanile has coached, linebackers have found success.The players on the roster and Campanile’s defense give the Jaguars confidence internally that they will be fine at the linebacker position — now it’s time to see whether or not that comes to fruition.This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Devin Lloyd’s spot in LB rankings highlights absence Jaguars have to fill