By MARK LONG
AP Sports Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have benched former first-round draft pick Derrick Harvey, sending a strong message to the three-year starter while promoting Jeremy Mincey.
Harvey, the eighth overall pick from Florida in 2008, has started 39 games, including 24 in a row. But his production never matched his potential.
Harvey, the defensive MVP of the 2006 Bowl Championship Series title game, has 126 tackles and just six sacks despite playing every game in his three seasons.
Coach Jack Del Rio gave up two third-round picks and a fourth-rounder to swap first-round selections with Baltimore and draft Harvey. The Ravens, meanwhile, chose franchise quarterback Joe Flacco with the 18th pick.
Mincey, another third-year player from Florida, will start Sunday at Dallas.
Received 10/27/10 03:42 pm ET
