JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert will start for the Jacksonville Jaguars in their pre-season opener Thursday, Coach Jack Del Rio said Tuesday.
Gabbert was Jacksonville's first-round pick -- and 10th choice overall -- in the 2011 NFL draft after playing collegiately at Missouri. The Tigers were 18-8 with Gabbert as the starting quarterback.
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