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Jaguars 2025 NFL Draft: Gus’ final mock draft

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Let’s sell the farm for a unicorn.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are approaching the 2025 NFL Draft with a fresh look.

Head coach Liam Coen, general manager James Gladstone, executive vice president of football operations Tony Boselli, offensive coordinator Grant Udinski, and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile are not just new, but in their new roles for the first time.

With so much uncertainty, why not be bold in predicting the Jaguars’ actions this weekend?

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

Round 1, Pick 2: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado​

Trade: Jaguars get No. 2, No. 200; Browns get No. 5, No. 88, 2026 1st, 2026 3rd

Two first-rounders and two third-rounders for one player. It’s a lot!

Thing is, that one player is a one-of-one prospect who dominates on offense and defense.

Travis Hunter, the winner of last year’s Heisman Trophy (top college player), Chuck Bednarik Award (top college defender) and Fred Biletnikoff Award (top college receiver), already has his jersey retired at Colorado. He might be the NFL’s Shohei Ohtani, as Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said himself.

Cleveland’s asking price to move down from the second overall pick could/should be astronomical. Still, per multiple reports, the Browns (who may be eyeing 2026 draft capital to secure a franchise passer next offseason) will indeed pick up the phone and field trade offers after the Tennessee Titans select Cam Ward with the first pick.

The Jaguars will be on line one.

“The Jaguars have promised to be aggressive in all aspects of their operation, and you should take them at their word,” CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones wrote this morning.

“While we know the Titans aren’t moving off No. 1, the Browns and Giants have each fielded increased calls in recent days. Sources indicate the Jaguars have strong interest in moving up the draft board Thursday. And with a good helping of pass rushers, the Jaguars’ logical target would be Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter.”

A social media clip posted by the Jaguars showed Gladstone saying at the NFL Combine, “One of the trademarks of our leadership group is that when there’s an opportunity to be bold, we won’t flinch.”

The #Jaguars, poised to explore a bold move, are the team to watch heading into tonight. https://t.co/QW9dKEnYzz

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 24, 2025​

If this really happens, we all have to start calling Gladstone “Stones.” I don’t make the rules.

Round 2, Pick 40: J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State​

Trade: Jaguars get No. 40, No. 112; Saints get No. 36

Jacksonville will have more realistic trade opportunities on Day 2. Some insiders suggest they could trade into the end of the first round for a pass-catcher, but they’ll more likely move back from 36th overall to acquire more draft capital — especially in this scenario where they already used multiple 2025 picks to nab an elite receiving threat in Hunter (who’d also play in nickel/dime situations on Jacksonville’s defense, I’d guess).

“An increased volume of draft capital is what we’ll be hunting up,” Gladstone said. “More at-bats is not going to be a bad thing.”

Over the past four years, 70 second-round selections have been traded. It usually just takes a fourth or fifth-round pick. The Jaguars pick up a fourth-rounder (no. 112) by trading back with the New Orleans Saints here.

Sitting at 40th overall, the Jaguars turn to the trenches after addressing offense on Day 1. They’ll be hunting up a disruptive defensive lineman who can swarm opposing backfields alongside Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker, and the rest of the group up front.

Enter J.T. Tuimoloau. He has the ‘must-have traits’ cited by Gladstone — “the ability to create disruption” and “the combination of urgency and explosiveness”— with the off-field intangibles to go with it. A national champion and two-time team captain, Tuimoloau has the rugged build and competitive toughness to be an effective three-down defender.

He’s more of a consistent chaos creator than a toolsy 1 vs 1 nightmare, but either works for Jacksonville.

Round 3, Pick 70: Dylan Fairchild, IOL, Georgia​

Jacksonville may not want to leave the draft without a top-100 lineman on both lines of scrimmage. With their later third-rounder (originally owned by the Minnesota Vikings) sent to the Browns in the Hunter deal, they spend pick 70 here on the best available blocker.

Though considered the third-best offensive line prospect from Georgia behind Jared Wilson and Tate Ratledge, Fairchild will do just fine if those two aren’t available.

He has a broad frame and physical demeanor, and offers a bit more upside as a pass protector than a run blocker. It’s easy to see Coen and Boselli appreciating his mauler-ism, and Gladstone knows the importance of “setting the dish” for the quarterback.

“Interior offensive line is something that helps a quarterback out significantly,” he said at the combine. “Being able to step into your throws is going to just bring success.”

At the very least, expect Jacksonville to draft competition for the starting job at left guard. An earlier and/or further investment in offensive line wouldn’t be a surprise.

Round 3, Pick 88: traded to CLE​

Trade: Jaguars get No. 2, No. 200; Browns get No. 5, No. 88, 2026 1st, 2026 3rd

Round 4, Pick 107: C.J. West, DT, Indiana​

Forecasters (think Dane Brugler or Daniel Jeremiah) and Evaluators (think Nate Tice or Jon Ledyard) disagree on West’s ranking more than any prospect this year, per Wide Left Football.

West, a Shrine game invite, has received fairly rave reviews from Evaluators but it looks like the enthusiasm isn’t matched by Forecasters. That seems to stem from size concerns – height (6’1”) and arm length (31 7/8”).

As many have mentioned when discussing Mason Graham’s fit in Jacksonville, the Jaguars may value measurables less than most teams. Gladstone and the Los Angeles Rams traded up for Braden Fiske in the second round last year.

Fiske’s above-average quickness and motor compensated for his below-average length and mass. West is shorter, yet stronger, and similarly has the urgency and athleticism that Gladstone covets.

A contingency plan for DaVon Hamilton’s eventual exit would be wise. Hopefully Ham proves me wrong! Either way, the Jaguars could use depth at nose tackle.

Round 4, Pick 112: Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia​

Trade: Jaguars get No. 40, No. 112; Saints get No. 36

Why not predict a reunion? Trevor Etienne would get to play for at least one season with his older brother, Travis. Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium is a 10-hour drive from their hometown of Jennings, Louisiana.

The Jaguars have two capable rushers in Travis and Tank Bigsby, but some juice in the passing game could help.

Though not as athletic as Travis, Trevor is just as elusive behind the line of scrimmage and in the open field. He has soft hands as a pass-catcher and compensates for his smaller frame with awareness and willingness as a pass-protector.

Jacksonville may select Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty with the fifth overall pick. We’ll have that conversation if we get to it. A Day 3 change-of-pace back is all that this roster needs, though.

Round 4, Pick 126: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois​

Another reunion! Why not!

Atlantic Coast grad Pat Bryant returns to his hometown to play third wheel behind Brian Thomas Jr. and Hunter for at least four years of Trevor Lawrence’s prime. Not a bad gig.

Bryant was named team captain as a senior and tied Illinois’ record for single-season touchdown catches, including three game-winners. He has good size and tenacious ball skills — perfect for Lawrence — with inside-outside versatility, intelligent route running, and aggressive blocking. Athletic limitations are the only thing making him an early Day 3 projection.

If the Jaguars double-dip at any position in the draft, you can expect it to be skill players, offensive linemen, or defensive linemen, a.k.a Gladstone’s go-to groups. “We’ll prioritize positions that really are across the front both offensively and defensively, and those that put points on the board.”

Round 5, Pick 142: traded to PHI​

Trade: Jaguars get Dallas Goedert; Eagles get No. 142

Tight end isn’t a pressing need for the Jaguars, who have ascending third-year pro Brenton Strange and free agent additions Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt. And draft picks may be more valuable to this new regime than veterans on one-year deals.

That said, Dallas Goedert offers an intangibly rich profile on and off the field. It wouldn’t be unfeasible for Jacksonville to roster four tight ends in 2025, and perhaps Goedert stays long term if the tandem of him and Strange proves advantageous in Coen’s offense.

When healthy, Goedert is one of the premier two-way tight ends in the league. He’d be a reliable target through the air and a needed boost on the ground.

Jacksonville will build through the draft to spur its youth movement, but surefire pros like Goedert would aid the development of the youth.

Round 6, Pick 182: Thomas Perry, IOL, Middlebury​

I want to get this mock posted as soon as possible and am running short on time, so please accept some third-party blurbs in lieu of my own thoughts for Jacksonville’s remaining picks.

From Brandon Thorn of Trench Warfare:

Perry is an untested guard prospect from a tiny DIII non-football powerhouse school. He dominated competition and looked like he belonged at the Shrine Bowl. Perry trained under Duke Manyweather at OL Masterminds leading up until his pro day and received rave reviews from everyone associated with the program for his work ethic, movement skills and strength in the weight room. It is difficult to project how quickly Perry can adjust to NFL competition at a new position (center), but his physical traits and intangibles suggest he can stick and eventually start at the pivot.

Round 6, Pick 194: Maxen Hook, S, Toledo​

I’d like to see Jacksonville add to its secondary sooner, but this outcome wouldn’t shock me.

From Kyle Crabbs of The 33rd Team:

Hook is a high-volume tackler who excels in run support and finishing ball carriers in the open field. Hook has a great motor and routinely runs down plays from the far side of the field, helping to serve as an error eraser on the back end of the defense while limiting explosive plays from his alignments. ... The leap in the level of competition could yield a prolonged transition period, but Hook is capable of filling in the blanks in the meantime as a core special teams player who can play on all the kick and kick coverage units.

Round 6, Pick 200: Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State​

Trade: Jaguars get No. 2, No. 200; Browns get No. 5, No. 88, 2026 1st, 2026 3rd

Hassanein would be the first Egyptian player selected in NFL Draft history. Pretty neat.

From Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:

Bulky 4-3 defensive end with a strong motor and impressive production but a lack of NFL-ready instincts. Hassanein hasn’t played as much football as other prospects, so he’s still in the process of learning technique and developing play recognition. He comes off the ball with a narrow base but will deliver a good initial pop. The rush production is less a function of skilled play and more a function of play extension and secondary effort. He’s tough but limited and misses a lot of tackles.

Round 7, Pick 221: Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa​

Most would prefer a different J. Higgins (the Iowa State receiver) but don’t discount this one.

From Dane Brugler of The Athletic:

A high energy player, Higgins holds a master’s degree in reading run concepts and flowing to the designed angle to clean up the play. He is more of a one-speed athlete and plays with more urgency than true burst, which shows in man coverage and the open field. Overall, Higgins’ lack of ideal speed and length will be more glaring in the NFL, but he consistently punches above his weight class. His instincts and toughness will help disguise concerns about his game, too. His game is reminiscent of Anthony Walker, who has been a productive pro when healthy.

Final results​

• Round 1, Pick 2 (via CLE): Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado
• Round 1, Pick 5 (traded to CLE)
• Round 2, Pick 36 (traded to NO)
• Round 2, Pick 40 (via NO): J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State
• Round 3, Pick 70: Dylan Fairchild, IOL, Georgia
• Round 3, Pick 88 (traded to CLE)
• Round 4, Pick 107: C.J. West, DT, Indiana
• Round 4, Pick 112 (via NO): Trevor Etienne, RB, Georgia
• Round 4, Pick 126: Pat Bryant, WR, Illinois
• Round 5, Pick 142 (traded to PHI for TE Dallas Goedert)
• Round 6, Pick 182: Thomas Perry, IOL, Middlebury
• Round 6, Pick 194: Maxen Hook, S, Toledo
• Round 6, Pick 200 (via CLE): Ahmed Hassanein, EDGE, Boise State
• Round 7, Pick 221: Jay Higgins, LB, Iowa

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Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/24/24377081/jacksonville-jaguars-2025-nfl-mock-draft-trades

 

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Jaguars 2025 NFL Draft: Reactions to the Jaguars selecting Travis Hunter

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The Jaguars selected WR/CB Travis Hunter with the second pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! We made it through the first day of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars originally had the fifth overall pick, but traded the fifth pick, a second-round pick (no. 36), a fourth-round pick (no. 126), and their 2026 first-round pick with the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the second pick, a fourth-round pick (no. 104), and a sixth-round pick (no. 200), and ultimately selected WR/CB Travis Hunter. There were mixed reactions to the news of the trade and pick, so I selected my favorites from both sides, as well as some Hunter highlights.

The announcement:

A Hunter joins the prowl @TravisHunterJr | #NFLDraft on NFLN pic.twitter.com/qrWypqL73d

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2025

The call:

THE CALL @TravisHunterJr x #GoBuffs pic.twitter.com/vmB1DAMFcO

— Colorado Buffaloes Football (@CUBuffsFootball) April 25, 2025

The man himself:

Enough talking @TravisHunterJr | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/QwW5XoCY61

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2025

Trevor Lawrence:

#DUUUVAL Let’s go!!!!

— Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) April 25, 2025

Josh Hines-Allen:

@TravisHunterJr is that guy!
Can’t wait to cheer for you and dominate with you brother.

— Joshua Hines-Allen (@JoshHinesAllen) April 25, 2025

Kay Adams:

james gladSTONES

— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) April 25, 2025

Jimmy Smith:

Omg!!!! https://t.co/0HDxqdiS6z

— Jimmy Smith (@JimmySmithJags) April 25, 2025

Fred Taylor:

LETS GOOOOO!!!! @TravisHunterJr #DUUUVAL

— Fred Taylor (@FredTaylorMade) April 25, 2025

NFL Network:

The @Jaguars trade up to take the Heisman winner Travis Hunter! pic.twitter.com/9j0VNof2Cw

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 25, 2025

No mistakes made by the @Jaguars Travis Hunter is HIM! @JamieErdahl

: 2025 #NFLDraft – on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/KG0Irgf4lG

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 25, 2025

Pete Prisco:

You go get stars. Hunter is a star.

— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) April 25, 2025

Leon Searcy:

TRAVIS!!!!

— Leon Searcy Jr (@LeonSearcyJr1) April 25, 2025

Lil Wayne:

Excuse our charisma @LilTunechi | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/ufCQyxptgw

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2025

Brian Baldinger:

.@Jaguars @CUBuffsFootball @TravisHunterJr its a brand new day in #duval. Kids; get those Hunter Jersey Order's in now. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/9pvown24Wp

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 25, 2025

Sports Center:

THIS DUO ‍ @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/6UV0TI7bIt

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 25, 2025

Draw Play Dave:

@drawplaydave via Bluesky

Next Gen Stats:

RD 1 | PK 2 - Jaguars: Travis Hunter WR/CB, Colorado

The @Jaguars move up from #5 to #2 to select Hunter, the 3rd-highest rated player by NGS overall score in this year's class (92). Hunter is just the second CB to earn a 99 production score since 2021 (the other was Patrick… pic.twitter.com/znctN1rrQ5

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) April 25, 2025

In favor of the pick:

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— Professa #DTWD (@professafloyd88) April 25, 2025

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— Jaguars Jase (@JaguarsJase410) April 25, 2025

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— Paul Martin (@p_mar93) April 25, 2025

Against the trade terms:

Gave away waaay too much pic.twitter.com/KIEWIadLZL

— KLima (@KLima878) April 25, 2025

Love Hunter but gave too much

— B (@bbro11111) April 25, 2025

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— Chuck Klein (@ChuckKlein18) April 25, 2025

I’m unsure, but it made me laugh:

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— Jonathan Moore ‍ (@Jonalan34) April 25, 2025

This one wins:

Pretty wild that Cam Ward’s first touchdown pass will be to Travis Hunter

— Mel Sniper (@CDRMikeMetcalf) April 25, 2025

Seven minutes of Travis Hunter highlights to start your weekend off on the right foot:

Travis Hunter ‍

pic.twitter.com/P0Q2tYgd9R

— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) April 25, 2025

How do you feel about the Jaguars trading up to select WR/CB Travis Hunter in the first round? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to follow along with our draft coverage in our draft hub and on social media. Not following us on social media? You can find us on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...ctions-to-the-jaguars-selecting-travis-hunter

 

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The pick is in: Jaguars select Wyatt Milum at 89th overall

The Jaguars’ third pick of the 2025 NFL Draft is Wyatt Milum. Here’s everything you need to know.

With the No. 89 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected West Virginia offensive lineman Wyatt Milum.

Process​

After trading up for Travis Hunter on the first night of the draft, the Jaguars traded twice more on Day 2 before picking back-to-back with the 88th and 89th selections.

Jacksonville sent No. 70, No. 182, and its 2026 sixth-rounder to the Detroit Lions for No. 102 and two 2026 third-rounders, one of which is a compensatory selection.

Then they sent No. 102 and No. 142 to the Houston Texans for No. 89 and No. 236.

The trade with the Lions was an easy on-paper win for general manager James Gladstone, and it checks out logically. More ‘at-bats’ make sense with significant draft capital moved for Hunter.

Draft value charts don’t favor the Texans trade nearly as much, but clearly, the Jaguars had their heart set on the players selected at 88th (Caleb Ransaw) and 89th (Milum).

Player​

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Background

• Name: James “Wyatt” Milum (my-lum)
• Class: Senior
• Age: 22 (turns 23 in December)
• Hometown: Kenova, WV
• High school: Spring Valley
• Recruiting: 4-star
• Consensus ranking: 78 (OT9)
• Accolades: 2024 - Consensus All-American, Big 12 OL of the Year, First Team All-Big 12. 2023 - Honorable Mention All-American, Second Team All-Big 12. 2021 - Freshman All-American.
• Instagram: @wyattmilum19
• X: @MilumWyatt

Stock

via NFL Mock Draft Database

Reports

From Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:

Tough, strong and assignment-oriented, Milum possesses the frame and mentality of an NFL player. It’s hard to get excited about his prospects as a tackle due to his shorter arms, but there is no reason to believe Milum can’t bump inside to guard and offer tackle depth in a pinch. He plays with heavy hands in pass protection and has ideal instincts to sniff out twists and stop them in their tracks. He’s hard to bull-rush or push around in the running game but he will slip and slide off sustain blocks at times due to a narrowing base. His physical profile, play strength and football intelligence could have him ready as an early starter for gap-scheme teams.

From Dane Brugler of The Athletic:

Milum flashes strong hands and a competitive edge in the run game, although his strike placement needs to be tightened up against more skilled interior defensive linemen. As a pass blocker, he feints and fires those same heavy hands to steer or shut down rushers, but his lack of length can easily disrupt his balance if his timing isn’t perfect. Coming from a run-heavy scheme, he struggled during pass-pro drills at Senior Bowl practices.

Highlights

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Jaguars fans, let us know your initial thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/25/24417363/jacksonville-jaguars-draft-wyatt-milum-pick-pick-89

 

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The final results from the Brian Thomas Jr. trade between Jaguars, Vikings

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The Jaguars traded down in the 2024 NFL Draft and ended up with a superstar and some extra 2025 picks. The trade is now finalized.

The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up some extra 2025 NFL Draft picks during the 2024 draft. Oh and they selected an absolute superstar despite moving down in the first round. Wins all around.

This weekend, the trade is wrapped up with the final two picks.

Original terms of the Brian Thomas Jr. trade down​

Jaguars receive: 23rd overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft, pick 167 in 2024, 2025 third-round pick, 2025 fourth-round pick
Vikings receive: 17th overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft

Who did the Jaguars select with the picks from the 2024 NFL Draft trade with the Vikings?​

The Jaguars were looking at wide receiver in a deep class and picked a good one at 23, selecting Brian Thomas Jr. Then in the fifth round, they used the 167th pick to select Texas RB Keilan Robinson. Robinson played six games for Jacksonville, logging 51 special teams snaps.

The Jaguars also hold two picks in the 2025 NFL Draft from the trade. The third-round pick slots in at 88 overall and the fourth-round pick turned into No. 126 overall when things were said and done. At 88, they selected CB Caleb Ranshaw from Tulane. The Jaguars traded the pick as part of the Travis Hunter move, so if was the Browns who used 126 on Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson.

Who did the Vikings select with the picks from the 2024 NFL Draft trade with the Jaguars?​

With the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Vikings selected Alabama pass rusher Dallas Turner.

How was Brian Thomas’ performance for the Jaguars?​

Thomas made the Pro Bowl after a stellar rookie season. He caught 87 passes for 1282 yards and 10 touchdowns, emerging as the top target for the Jacksonville offense. He was on the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

How did Dallas Turner play for the Vikings?​

Turner played in 16 games during this rookie season, logging 28% of the defensive snaps and 53% of the special teams snaps for Minnesota. He finished with an interception, three sacks, and 20 tackles on the year.

Who won the 2024 NFL Draft trade between the Jaguars and Vikings?​

When looking at the two major pieces, Thomas outperformed Turner by leaps and bounds. Throw in the fact that Jacksonville also received three other picks and it’s not even a conversation. Even if nothing ever comes from the other three players, the selection of Thomas is sure to put Jacksonville in the lead forever on this deal.

WINNER: JACKSONVILLE

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...brian-thomas-jr-trade-between-jaguars-vikings

 

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Jaguars 2025 draft wrap up: Is free agent defensive tackle help on the way?

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With the 2025 NFL Draft now wrapped up, the Jaguars head coach and general manager both spoke with the media to provide discuss the completed class. Here’s everything you need to know.

With the 2025 NFL Draft officially completed. the Jacksonville Jaguars have added nine new rookies to the roster, completing their inaugural draft class. At the conclusion of day three, general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen met with the media to discuss the current roster and the ongoing free agency process for the franchise.

Here’s everything you need to know from Gladstone’s and Coen’s draft wrap up media availability:

Full Media Availability - Day 3:

The draft is complete, but the roster build continues

The Jaguars currently have a league leading 22 projected undrafted free agent roster spots available, per OverTheCap - tied with the Baltimore Ravens, post-draft. With no defensive tackles added to the roster, Gladstone was asked about the inability to add to that position group.

“I think short answer to that is the board always falls certain ways. You’re not going to reach because of what might be a perceived need. So you are always going to take the players that you feel like are going to put the team in the best interest moving forward. You don’t want to ever sort of lean heavily into just one idea of best player available and need. It’s some version of balanced dynamic that comes with that.

He then confirmed that the undrafted free agent additions have been completed (pending official reporting). However, with the roster currently sitting at 88 players, per Gladstone, the team would be investigating in pro free agency to potentially fill that roster spot.

“So, I do think you’ll see us make some moves here in the near future that will, in fact, address that. Obviously, our undrafted college free agents haven’t been announced, but those positions were certainly close to filled there, and we’ll look towards the pro free agent landscape as well.”

Gladstone’s Guys

Early into his media availability, James Gladstone was asked about his prior comments confirming that fourth-round RB Bhayahui Tuten out of Virginia Tech was a “day three priority addition” mentioned during his offseason interview. Tuten was taken with pick 104 on day three. His other two priority additions were linebacker Jack Kiser out of Notre Dame, taken in round four (pick 107) and center Jonah Monheim out of the University of Southern California, drafted in round seven (pick 221).

Running back by committee incoming?

As Gladstone intimated, similar to the plan for Liam Coen’s 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster, the plan for the running back room will not flow solely through one running back. When discussing the addition of Tuten, Gladstone had made the following comment (emphasis mine):

“I must say once Tuten ran that 40, I don’t know that I would have guessed that he would be available on Day 3, but nonetheless, he found himself there taken off pretty quickly at 104. So we were jacked to be able to be in that position to prioritize him because at the end of the day we want to level up the competition across the entirety of the roster, and running back is a spot that we’re going to lean on. As Liam can probably allude to, it’s so rarely just a one-person spot. It’s going to take a collective effort, just like the draft did. We look forward to the group as a whole in addition to LeQuint [Allen, Jr.] coming in and making this thing as rounded as it possibly can be.”

Bhayshul Tuten can’t be stopped!

Tuten was the 2nd hardest RB to tackle in this draft class behind Ashton Jeanty. pic.twitter.com/QzolCm3oI4

— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) April 26, 2025​

Different offensive build than Tampa Bay

With the additions from this draft and pro free agency classes, namely WR Travis Hunter, RB Bhayahui Tuten, and WR Dyami Brown, Coen was quick to note the purposeful build of this explosive offense in Jacksonville and how it varied from his time in Tampa.

“Yeah, I think we’ve definitely addressed the ability to strike from a distance. I think that that’s something that we just struggled to do a little bit in Tampa, where you ended up having to go 10, 12-play drives a lot. It was efficient, right, but ultimately, you’re looking to be as explosive as you can in both the run and the pass. I think that was definitely addressed in both pro free agency and the college draft landscape. Don’t think we have to add any more at this point.”

Jalen McLeod’s versatility as a pass rusher is key

For consecutive years, fans of the Jaguars have been clamoring for the addition of edge depth behind Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker. Many of those fans may have been surprised to see a second day three linebacker selected with no additions at the third edge spot. However, McLeod is much, much more than your prototypical off-ball linebacker, as Gladstone discussed.

“I think you guys can probably see this across a lot of the players that we selected, in particular on the defensive side of the ball, but the versatility. That’s something that really stands out for us, and obviously we speak about being intangibly rich. His competitiveness, his play demeanor, his urgency is phenomenal, and you take him, another who was deployed across the defensive front at Auburn, stood up off the ball. When he went to the Senior Bowl, all he did was stand up off the ball when one of the best elements of who he is being moved from one spot to the next and providing a spark, being able to gain an edge, a change of pace, rushing off the edge. That was one thing that he signed up to do at the Senior Bowl and wasn’t batting an eye at the fact that, hey, I don’t get to showcase what so many would call my superpower, but I’m going to do this anyway because I love this sport, and I love getting out on the grass.”

13.5 TFL and 8.0 sacks in 2024 @_JayRashaan | #NFLDraft on NFLN pic.twitter.com/T5P1qn5Phb

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 26, 2025​

Sixth-round draft pick Jalen McLeod out of Auburn is a dominant pass rusher, winning 18.8% of his pass rushing reps in 2024.

With the 194th pick, the Jacksonville #Jaguars select Jalen McCleod - ER, Auburn.

McCleod’s 18.8% Pass-Rush Win % ranked 12th among Power-5 edge rushers with 200+ snaps.

He was also PFF’s 8th ranked pass-rusher. pic.twitter.com/dgCHuUW2ov

— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) April 26, 2025​

Draft prospect offseason participation matters to this leadership group

Additionally, Gladstone noted the importance of the Senior Bowl and the All-Star Circuit throughout this offseason process, as it allowed the staff a closer, hands-on ability to find those intangibles he historically searches for.

“That added exposure from the All-Star circuit, it’s certainly something we leverage, getting to see them throughout the week of practices and then in the game setting. So many of the guys that are willing to do more than what the norm might be, right? Many are tapping out before they ever get to the game. To see somebody like Jack Kiser opt in to playing a position like safety when he is, in fact, an inside linebacker, when that could make him look worse than he would like but was productive in that setting.

Gladstone later continued...

“Yeah, I think so much of it is rooted in the film. At the same time there’s boots on the ground, so to speak, who do, in fact, interact with the players, interact with the coaches who were there and sources who were there. That is a well from a background and character and touch point with the player, but the film is really where I’m talking about that evaluation being meaningful for us. It’s certainly something because it’s best against best, some of the top prospects against the other top prospects, it certainly has a place. It’s one that we prioritize, that’s for sure.”

In future drafts, this may potentially be something to keep an eye on, for player interest/selection trends.

What are your thoughts on the Jaguars 2025 draft class, Duval? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/26/24418408/jaguars-2025-nfl-draft-gladstone-coen-wrap-up-draft

 

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Jaguars 2025 NFL Draft: Best videos for each rookie

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Get fired up about your newest Jacksonville Jaguars with highlights of Bhayshul Tuten, Travis Hunter, Caleb Ransaw, Wyatt Milum, LeQuint Allen, and more.

Here’s a roundup of the best highlights and videos for the Jacksonville Jaguars' full rookie class.

Click each player’s name for more info!

Round 1, 2nd overall: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado​

Round 3, 88th overall: Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane​

Round 3, 89th overall: Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia​

Round 4, 104th overall: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech​

Round 4, 107th overall: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame​

Round 6, 194th overall: Jalen McLeod, EDGE, Auburn​

Round 6, 200th overall: Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy​

Round 7, 221st overall: Jonah Monheim, OL, USC​

Round 7, 236th overall: LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse​

Travis Hunter was the Jaguars’ only selection who didn’t attend the 2025 Senior Bowl.

“I think back to Braden Fiske,” general manager James Gladstone said after the draft. “One of the things that really resonated for [the Los Angeles Rams] was when during the game, the Senior Bowl, he said, ‘You know what, I’m going to go ahead and play defense on both sides. I’m going to fill the gap because there have been too many opt-outs.’

“These are guys that love the game of football regardless of if it might put them in a compromising position in the eyes of evaluators and decision makers by playing too many snaps or playing out of position, et cetera.

“These guys love ball, and that’s what we’re hunting up.”

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

Which highlights are your favorite, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/27/24416725/jaguars-2025-nfl-draft-best-rookie-highlights

 

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2025 NFL Draft: Jaguars winners and losers

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The James Glad-stones on this guy are unreal.

It’s been a while since the Jacksonville Jaguars were the talk of the NFL, but the Jags were just that this week.

Since moving up to take Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter at No. 2 overall, the Jags have been at the forefront of the league’s discourse and rightfully so. Alongside Cleveland, the same team Jacksonville traded picks to acquire Hunter, the two normally woeful teams are right at the center of attention.

Of those two teams, one is getting much more positive coverage than the other. You can guess which is which.

With all that said, we are back to assessing winners and losers from the past week’s draft. And it is hard to call Jacksonville anything but a winner.

WINNERS

The Jacksonville Jaguars

It feels darn good to be a Jags fan right now. After years and years of turmoil, it finally seems that the Jags have turned a page and are writing a positive chapter in their history books.

By most accounts, the Jags had a tremendous draft. Yahoo Sports gave the Jags an A for thier draft class. ESPN’s Mel Kiper gave the team a B. NFL.com’s Chad Reuter gave the team an A-.

Much of the discourse surrounding the team’s draft revolves around the cost to move up for Hunter, particularly giving away next year’s first-round pick.

But general manager James Gladstone comes from the “F*** Them Picks” era of Los Angeles Rams football. And giving Cleveland next year’s 32nd pick seems like a fine price to pay for a player who quite literally has never been before.

____ them picks #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/U2sQU8KHT4

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 25, 2025​

Trevor Lawrence

As for who specifically should be ecstatic over this week’s draft, it should be Trevor Lawrence.

Lawrence has a new No. 2 weapon on offense in Hunter, who Jacksonville coaches have said will play a lot of offense despite being a two-way player. The franchise quarterback now also has an incredibly fast running back in the room in Virginia Tech’s Bhayshul Tuten. Tuten was clocked as the fastest RB at the combine and could be a sort of Corey Grant-esque change of pace back for the team to complement Tank Bigsby.

Along with the offensive linemen added in free agency, plus taking West Virginia guard Wyatt Milum, it finally seems that the Jags are proving an adequate framework around Lawrence. Took them long enough.

Bhayshul Tuten's 40-yard dash compared to Saquon and Jahmyr Gibbs. pic.twitter.com/Fz385zX3cU

— Nash Henry (@NashJagsNats22) April 26, 2025​

James Gladstone

There was not a single other general manager who displayed bigger balls than Gladstone did in his first-ever draft as a GM. The Jags’ GM, who looks like he might not even be old enough to drink legally, made a major move in the first round and continued to wheel and deal picks all throughout the draft. He drafted players with high upside and didn’t particularly reach on any players based on some small metric or arm size conversations. Gladstone wanted a guy like Hunter and he got him.

In just a few weeks at the helm, Gladstone has completely redefined the culture of the Jags even so far as just in the words he speaks. His messaging and movements are deliberate and he has a vision.

After the draft, he continued making moves that he didn’t feel comfortable making in the draft, like signing Emmanuel Ogbah. This was a banner weekend for the Jags and one that actually makes the team look competent.

James Gladstone presented Bhayshul Tuten's name as a priority target on Day 3 during his two interviews with the Jaguars to become their GM pic.twitter.com/08PYmloWYU

— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) April 26, 2025​

Brenton Strange

Bet you weren’t expecting to see this name appear today. But Strange is a winner on this list because the Jags didn’t draft a single tight end, and didn’t make a move for somebody like Tyler Warren in the first round.

The jury, for many, is likely still out on Strange and what he can be for Jacksonville. He has shown flashes and it seems like the front office and coaching staff are all in on him being TE1 in town. It was probably unlikely that the Jags ever would draft someone like Warren after maybe trading back from five, but Strange definitely had to breathe a sigh of relief when he saw that Browns logo change to teal early on Thursday.

Penn State TE Tyler Warren giving his former teammate, now #Jaguars TE Brenton Strange some love.

Named him among the top 5 TEs in the game today, no order. pic.twitter.com/6homoT6R5y

— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) February 27, 2025​

LOSERS

The Cleveland Browns

This first loser may be biased, but it does seem like the Browns had a weird draft, right? They drafted two quarterbacks and used their trade back to pick five to draft a defensive tackle that does not inspire jersey sales or renewed fandom.

Gladstone went and robbed the Browns blind at the first opportunity he got. That type of move would never have been made if someone like Gladstone were not in the building in Jax.

Now, the Browns are forced to navigate one of the strangest quarterback rooms in modern NFL history alongside a pretty forgettable first-round selection in Mason Graham – who was predicted by almost everybody to come to Jacksonville.

You could even throw the Tennessee Titans in this same boat as Cam Ward might have been one of the most forgettable No. 1 overall selections in recent years, due in part to the foregone conclusion of him going to Tennessee and in part due to the trade that happened immediately afterwards. This tweet from 2018 is so funny to look at today.

I love what the @Browns have done this offseason but if im a young QB ain't no way im going to Cleveland. I would pull a ELI MANNING If possible. #ThinkAboutthat #Truth

— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) March 13, 2018​

Drafting interior defensive linemen

So much for drafting Graham. The thinking by most was that Jacksonville was going to draft Graham to buff up a poor interior D-line room. Instead, the Jags got a two-way playmaker and drafted a couple of edge guys like Jalen McLeod out of Auburn alongside the signing of Ogbah.

At this point, no fans should have any reason not to trust Gladstone’s process so maybe he sees something we all are not able to. With Arik Armstead back inside and more minutes for players like Maason Smith, there should be much better production from that interior group we saw last year.

This excerpt from Jacksonville’s ESPN reporter Michael DiRocco sums it all up:

General manager James Gladstone said the team didn’t want to reach for a player at the position. But it’s also a sign the new regime feels good enough about young DTs Maason Smith and Jordan Jefferson improving in Year 2, as well as the boost they hope to receive from moving Arik Armstead back inside from end. It might be a gamble, but Smith did come on strong at the end of last season

Travis Etienne Jr.

It would appear that the Run ETN days in Jacksonville are coming to a close. Such is life as an NFL running back in today’s era.

Bigsby showed last year he can be a commanding back when given the right opportunity, and the Jags went ahead and drafted two running back,s including one that should immediately play in Tuten. The team drafted running back Kielan Robinson last year as well and he could provide some depth when healthy.

Etienne’s contract is up after this year. It seems crazy to think they would want to extend him at this time. It isn’t so much about what Etienne has done or not done, but more so based on the cheaper options that are waiting in the wings behind him.

Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be running backs, or whatever Waylon Jennings said.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/28/24419532/2025-nfl-draft-jacksonville-jaguars-winners-losers

 

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Reacts Survey results: Jaguars fans loved the Travis Hunter acquisition

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The results are in!

This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans to grade the decision to trade up for Travis Hunter in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Fans had an overwhelmingly positive reaction as 71% of respondents gave the Jaguars an ‘A’.

“First and foremost,” general manager James “Stones” Gladstone said Thursday, “we mentioned the idea that, a trademark of this leadership group, when there’s an opportunity to be bold, we’re not going to flinch. I think this is a reflection of that.

“In the same lens, you’ve heard us mention the idea of adding people who are intangibly rich, and Travis, in fact, as a player, is rare. As a person, he’s also rare. Beyond that, when we say that the idea of inviting people into our ecosystem who by being nothing more than who they are elevate the space, is the epitome of what Travis is.

“There are players who have the capacity to alter a game. There are players who have the capacity to alter the trajectory of a team. There are very few players who have the capacity to alter the trajectory of the sport itself. Travis, while he has a lot to still earn, in our eyes, has the potential to do just that.”

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Jaguars have +8000 odds to win the Super Bowl, +280 odds to win the AFC South, and +164 odds to make the playoffs during the 2025-26 season.

Top comments from Friday’s post:

JaxSouthsider
Choosing him among other "options" at NR 2? Easy A.
Giving up that much capital to get him? Man, that's a "the die has been cast" kinda thing.
I gave it a B for "Bold"
WestCoastJagwar
I think A and B is too high because of what we gave up and the unknown, D and F is too low for the potential upside. I'm going with unCertain.​

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/28/24419539/reacts-survey-results-jaguars-fans-travis-hunter

 

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Report: Jaguars assistant GM Ethan Waugh will not return to team

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With the 2025 NFL concluded, the Jacksonville Jaguars front office renovation continues.

Per multiple reports, the Jacksonville Jaguars will continue revamping their front office, with the Jaguars and Assistant General Manager Ethan Waugh reportedly parting ways. Waugh has spent the past three seasons in the AGM role with the team.

BREAKING: The Jaguars have made more changes to the front office.

Assistant GM Ethan Waugh will not be returning to the team, per @InsideTheLeague.#Jaguars | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/hFsXbIDkCU

— 1010 XL / 92.5 FM (@1010XL) April 29, 2025​

Waugh initially joined the Jaguars in 2022, hired by then General Manager Trent Baalke after working his way up the ranks through the San Francisco 49ers front office. In his 18 years in San Francisco, he held multiple roles, such as Personnel Assistant, Midwest Area Scout, Senior Player Personnel Coordinator, and Vice President of Player Personnel. After Baalke and the team parted ways in January, based on his performance throughout the transition, Waugh was named one of the five finalists to be considered for the open Jacksonville General Manager opening, along with James Gladstone, who would eventually land the role.

With a new General Manager in Gladstone hired reasonably late into the offseason, Waugh, in many ways, served as a transition team leader during Gladstone’s onboarding, staying on as someone with familiarity with the roster, scouting staff, and prior team processes. As the NFL Draft and Undrafted Free Agency - a General Manager’s Super Bowl - are now fully wrapped up, the timing of this parting became somewhat expected. As with any incoming GM hire, the expectation will now be that Gladstone builds up his own department, with his own scouting personnel, and his hand-picked Assistant General Manager to come in the following weeks or months.

There has been no word at this time on which scouts or assistants will be retained, promoted, or transitioned. We will update this article once additional information is available.

What are your thoughts on the move, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...ant-general-manager-ethan-waugh-not-returning

 

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Jaguars will not pick up fifth-year option for LB Devin Lloyd

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Jacksonville’s former first-rounder is set to hit free agency in 2026.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Lloyd, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

The #Jaguars are not picking up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Lloyd, per source. He is now set to hit 2026 free agency.

Lloyd was productive last season with 113 tackles, two sacks, one interception and four pass deflections.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 30, 2025​

The Jaguars previously picked up the fifth-year option for defensive end Travon Walker.

Walker and Lloyd were selected with the 1st and 27th picks, respectively, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Jacksonville traded up with their original No. 33 pick to draft Lloyd out of Utah.

Lloyd has appeared in 48 games, with 46 starts, across three seasons in Duval County. His 355 combined tackles in that span rank 23rd in the league. The former Ute enjoyed his best professional season in 2024 when he recorded 113 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble after shifting from WILL (weakside) linebacker to MIKE (middle) linebacker.

Def Interceptions	Fumbles	Tackles
Season	Age	Team	Lg	Pos	G	GS	Int	Yds	IntTD	Lng	PD	FF	Fmb	FR	Yds	FRTD	Sk	Comb	Solo	Ast	TFL	QBHits	Sfty	AV	Awards
2022	24	JAX	NFL	RILB	17	15	3	42	0	19	8	0	0	2	28	0	0.0	115	59	56	0	2	0	8
2023	25	JAX	NFL	LB	15	15	0	0	0	0	7	0	0	2	13	0	0.0	127	75	52	2	1	0	7
2024	26	JAX	NFL	RLB	16	16	1	3	0	3	4	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	113	61	52	7	5	0	6
3 Yrs	48	46	4	45	0	19	19	1	0	4	41	0	2.0	355	195	160	9	8	0	21
17 Game Avg	17	16	1	16	0	19	7	0	0	1	15	0	0.7	126	69	57	3	3	0	7

Defense & Fumbles Table

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 4/30/2025.

The arrow for Lloyd is pointing up, considering his improvement since his rookie season and the fact that new defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile is renowned for his work with linebackers. But it appears that the Jaguars are preparing for a Lloyd-less future now that they’ve declined his fifth-year option and drafted Jack Kiser with the 107th pick.

According to Over The Cap, Lloyd has a guaranteed salary of $2.5 million and a cap hit of $4.1 million in 2025. He is expected to start alongside Foye Oluokun in Jacksonville for one more season before hitting free agency in 2026.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/30/24420982/jacksonville-jaguars-devin-lloyd-fifth-year-option

 

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2025 NFL Draft: Ranking each Jaguars rookie by how soon they’ll play

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Fans will see Travis Hunter in Week 1. But when will the rest of Jacksonville’s 2025 draft class contribute?

The Jacksonville Jaguars added nine new players via the 2025 NFL Draft, highlighted by the selection of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter in the first round.

This draft was the first under general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen and could prove to be one of the Jags' most pivotal and impactful in years. Gladstone puts a high level of purposefulness and thought into every move, which was reflected in this year’s draft strategy.

The team took players they coveted, players who could help them, and didn’t seemingly take a single luxury flier. It does not seem farfetched to think that all eight picks were brought to Duval County to contribute to a new winning culture within EverBank Stadium immediately.

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

Round 1, 2nd overall: Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado

Week 1

Take a seat because your mind is about to be blown: Hunter will play from Day 1. There really is not much more to be said.

One can have a conversation about which side of the ball Hunter will play more on opening day. You can try and predict what position he will inevitably be better at in the long run, but regardless, Hunter will be playing when the Jags open the 2025-26 season. And he will likely be playing both sides of the ball. After all, why not?

TRAVIS HUNTER WENT OFF VS. OKLAHOMA STATE

10 REC
116 YDS
3 TD
1 INT

12 is different. pic.twitter.com/p3SUxhQLl0

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 29, 2024​

Round 3, 88th overall: Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane

Week 4-8

At Tulane, Ransaw played nickel corner in the program’s 4-2-5 defense. With five defensive backs on the field, Ransaw saw plenty of action and started in 12 games. He is an incredibly athletic defender who ran a 4.33 40-yard dash and scored a 90 overall athletic score at the combine. That being said, he is likely not going to play corner for the Jags but rather play safety.

Ransaw’s comp to a current Jaguar would be Antonio Johnson, who came into the league as an explosive playmaker at defensive back, but might not fill one whole niche completely. At safety, the Jags can use Ransaw’s speed and range to look over the whole field instead of having to play one offensive player straight up.

Eric Murray and Darnell Savage should be the Day 1 starters deep for the Jags. The jury could also be out on Johnson after his somewhat lackluster season last year, though he is still young. If Savage plays poorly and Johnson can’t cut it, the Jags could see Ransaw inserted into the starting lineup by midseason. It would also be hard to imagine he won’t see time on special teams early on.

The Jaguars got an absolute steal in the third round with Tulane DB Caleb Ransaw.

He ran a 4.33 and only allowed a combined 269 yards in man & zone coverage in 20+ starts.

Monster athlete

(via @NashJagsNats22)
pic.twitter.com/wsKEjeKmEl

— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) April 29, 2025​

Round 3, 89th overall: Wyatt Milum, OL, West Virginia

Injury replacement. Could start next season.

There is no clear path to starting this year for Milum. Though drafted as a tackle, all signs are pointing to him transitioning to guard in the pros. He will be behind Ezra Cleveland at left guard and free agent signing Patrick Mekari at right guard. Since Milum was a left tackle for the Mountaineers, he will almost certainly play left guard when the time comes.

Cleveland has had a history of injuries for Jacksonville since he arrived so maybe we will see Milum sooner rather than later. Assuming health, it would make sense that the Jags would want to keep Milum on the bench and learning for a potential starting nod during his sophomore season.

Wyatt Milum is an absolute MAULER and one of my favorite day 2 options.

He’s a guard in the NFL, but a damn good one. pic.twitter.com/vdaEfOOUNl

— NFL Draft Files (@NFL_DF) April 8, 2025​

Round 4, 104th overall: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech

Week 1

Despite the number of running backs on the roster, it makes sense that Tuten will see use early in his career. His impact will immediately show up as a returner for the Jags on special teams. He can give a guy like Tank Bigsby a break on kickoff returns and has the homerun, 0-100 speed that the Jags need at returner after not getting much of that from former Pro Bowler Devin Duvernay last season.

Duvernay has since been shipped off and there is really no telling what the Jags have in Keilan Robinson, so Tuten slots in as the go-to guy on returns. On offense, it seems like he should find immediate use out of the backfield as someone to take a pitched ball the distance around the corner or catch a swing pass.

Really like Bhayshul Tuten https://t.co/gCVmpa2QcK pic.twitter.com/LJEGzRaFDQ

— Matt Owen (@ProfessorO_NFL) March 14, 2025​

Round 4, 107th overall: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame

Mid-year defensive contributor. Starter on special teams.

One of the oldest prospects in the draft this year, Kiser is an interesting linebacker. Playing at Notre Dame for six seasons, Kiser showed a lot of potential to be an enforcer in stopping the run. He can rush the passer as well and was the Special Teams Player of the Year for the Irish in 2023. He played enough games (the most in ND history to be exact) to know how to play football and what he needs to do to stay on the field.

The Jags did not pick up Devin Lloyd’s fifth-year option, and Kiser fits a similar mold as Lloyd. He doesn’t have the potential and upside that Lloyd presents, but could be a fine two-down piece in the right system.

three minutes of Jack Kiser ‍

pic.twitter.com/JUPDBBovlP

— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) April 26, 2025​

Round 6, 194th overall: Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn

Mid-year defensive contributor.

Much like Kiser, McLeod doesn’t have a clear path to starting but could see package use based on what he provides. McLeod has one of the highest motors out of anyone drafted this past year and uses that to make up for his lack in traditional size as an edge player: 6’2”, 240 pounds.

He led an OK Auburn team in tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles. His ability off the edge will have to be acknowledged. He posted a win rate off the edge of 18.8%.

The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted LB Jalen McLeod with the 194th pick in the 2025 #NFLDraft.

McLeod has registered at least 5.5 sacks in each of the past three seasons and set career highs in tackles (57), tackles for loss (13.5) and sacks (8.0) in 2024 pic.twitter.com/ouFBNS0Bw0

— JaguarsPR (@JaguarsPR) April 26, 2025​

Round 6, 200th overall: Rayuan Lane III, S, Navy

Starter on special teams.

Drafting a player out of a service academy is always cool. Drafting a player out of a service academy with the upside of Lane is even better.

At safety, Lane already fits into a defense that is in need of contributors. Clearly the front office thinks they are going to rely on rookies early on to help, especially on the defensive side. Lane could be a guy who gets a handful of snaps on defense after posting an All-AAC First Team season last year. He had 70 tackles for the Midshipmen last year and started 43 games for Navy overall. He is lauded for his ability in coverage overall but has traits to work on.

He most certainly has multiple uses on special teams, especially as a gunner with his 4.57 40-yard speed. Lane is a guy who does a little bit of everything. It would make a ton of sense to see him on the field early.

Rayuan Lane III with the game-sealing pick six for the Navy Midshipmen

One of the most underrated defensive backs in all college football.
pic.twitter.com/OhIvjW6kd5

— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) September 21, 2024​

Round 7, 221st overall: Jonah Monheim, C, USC

Injury replacement.

Monheim will serve as a backup center, most likely as a third stringer, behind starter Robert Hainey and crowd favorite Luke Fortner. Monheim has experience all over the line, though. In 2022, he started at right tackle and right guard. In 2023 he made 12 starts at left tackle. Last season, Monheim started 12 games in the middle.

He has the potential to probably fill in on the line if the injury bug really hurts the team, but for now, he will be stashed in the center lineup.

#jaguars sixth-rounder jonah monheim made brandon's list of favorite OL draft picks https://t.co/2wdIUrZbk3 pic.twitter.com/0RlYEYFOIB

— Gus Logue (@gus_logue) April 29, 2025​

Round 7, 236th overall: LeQuint Allen Jr., RB, Syracuse

Week 8-12

Despite being the second running back drafted by Jacksonville, and now the fourth or fifth RB in a suddenly crowded room, Allen actually has a shot to play some minutes this year.

Like Tuten, Allen has homerun traits and is a formidable pass catcher. He lined up in the slot as a receiver a decent bit last season too, furthering his use potential for a new-age Coen scheme.

He will start out on special teams but it would not be surprising to see him get snaps on offense. At Syracuse, Allen was twice named an All-ACC member. He rushed for well over 3,000 yards and 26 total scores.

He is built almost identically to Tuten which doesn’t necessarily help his case to make the 53-man roster. However with the way this team is projected to be run, Allen’s ability to be multiple on offense could see him sticking around.

#Syracuse RB LeQuint Allen is a dream 3rd down back

High-end blocking reps and receiving ability pic.twitter.com/iMQVU9o0Zc

— Hail Mary Sports (@hailmarysportss) April 2, 2025​

When do you think these rookies will see the field, Jaguars fans? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...raft-jacksonville-jaguars-rookie-playing-time

 

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Jaguars Reacts Survey: Tell us your favorite 2025 draft pick

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Which Jaguars rookie are you most looking forward to watching?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jacksonville Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Jacksonville entered the 2025 NFL Draft with 10 draft picks and departed with nine rookies.

The face of the class is two-way superstar Travis Hunter, whom Jaguars fans shared their grade/thoughts on in our most recent survey.

This week, we’d like to know your favorite draft pick *not* named Hunter.

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

“I’ve been talking a lot — a lot — since I took this job,” general manager James Gladstone told Mike Silver of The Athletic. “But to actually do something, and stand on business, is a great feeling. People believe action much more than words. It was good to get some action.”

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/30/24420443/jaguars-reacts-survey-favorite-2025-draft-pick

 

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Reacts Survey results: Jaguars fans giddy for rookie OL Wyatt Milum

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The results are in!

This week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans for their favorite draft pick from the team’s 2025 NFL Draft class (bar Travis Hunter).

Check out last week’s survey to see fan reactions to the Travis Hunter trade/pick.

Most Jaguars fans picked 89th overall pick Wyatt Milum as their favorite non-Round 1 rookie.

“When you see me get out on that field,” Milum told local media after he was drafted, “You’re going to see someone who loves the game of football, someone who enjoys it, they’re going to play through the whistle, they’re going to give it everything they’ve got, and they aren’t going to let anyone touch Trevor Lawrence. I’m going to make that promise to them, and I’m going to make that promise to Trevor.

“I couldn’t think of a better place to go than Jacksonville. I’m excited to a be a Jaguar, and I’m excited just to get up there and work.”

Top comments from Wednesday’s post:

BrevardJag321
Milum. Dude is a nasty lineman. Need that.​

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/2/24422408/reacts-survey-results-jaguars-fans-wyatt-milum

 

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Jaguars UDFA signings: Names to keep an eye on

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Can any undrafted rookie crack the Jaguars roster?

Following the culmination of last weekend’s NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed 22 names to UDFA contracts:

• Chandler Brayboy - WR, Elon
• Cam Camper - WR, Boise State
• J.J. Jones - WR, North Carolina
• Eli Pancol - WR, Duke
• Darius Lassiter - WR, BYU
• Dorian Singer - WR, Utah
• James Carpenter - DL, Indiana
• Ethan Downs - DL, Oklahoma
• B.J. Green II - DL, Colorado
• Eli Mostaert - DL, North Dakota State
• Keivie Rose - DL, Arkansas
• Danny Striggow - DL, Minnesota
• John Copenhaver - TE, North Carolina
• Patrick Herbert - TE, Oregon
• Jabbar Muhammad - DB, Oregon
• Aydan White - DB, NC State
• Deneiko Slaughter - DB, Arkansas
• Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig - S, Colorado
• Branson Combs - LB, Wake Forest
• Sal Wormley - OL, Penn State
• Ja’Quinden Jackson - RB, Arkansas
• Seth Henigan - QB, Memphis

Every year, a handful of undrafted rookies go on to not only make an NFL roster, but even outplay their drafted counterparts. Obvious historical examples like Kurt Warner, Wes Welker and Antonio Gates spring to mind, but these aren’t just irregular occurrences. Just last year, Thomas Harper (Las Vegas Raiders), Dell Pettus (New England Patriots) and Jalen Coker (Carolina Panthers) headlined a list of approximately ten UDFA’s that started in the league.

With that in mind, here are a few of the Jags’ signings that could make an instant impact in 2025:

Eli Pancol, WR, Duke​

Eli Pancol is a WR prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 9.73 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 105 out of 3815 WR from 1987 to 2025.https://t.co/kATSr4wIp8 pic.twitter.com/7bz67g5bTY

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 12, 2025​

A bumper UDFA haul was probably most noteworthy for the attention paid to the wide receiver spot. Six new faces suggest James Gladstone is worried about the position’s depth and is looking for a diamond in the rough to step forward and be a surprise contributor. The most intriguing appears to be Eli Pancol, a big-bodied receiver who was at the forefront of Duke’s recent renaissance as a threat in the ACC. Pancol wowed scouts at his pro day, headlined by a blazing 4.33 40-yard dash time. An ideal blend of measurables, athleticism and production, it’s surprising he wasn’t selected over draft weekend. Perhaps a modest injury history played its part - Pancol missed all of 2023 with a ‘lower body injury’, vague enough for there to be some doubt.

Pancol had almost 800 yards and nine touchdowns last year. If he can stay healthy, the former Blue Devil would appear primed to challenge the likes of Joshua Cephus and Parker Washington for a roster spot.

Aydan White, CB, NC State​

Aydan White pick six

NC State is opening up the flood gates pic.twitter.com/vcj44UrOih

— The Transfer Portal CFB (@TPortalCFB) September 18, 2022​

Another position of concern for the Jaguars heading into draft weekend was the secondary, where only modest moves in free agency had counterbalanced any roster attrition on the back end. Gladstone & Co. did make this a priority on all three days of the draft, with Travis Hunter, Caleb Ransaw and Rayuan Lane all selected. But there was mild surprise in the draft world when Aydan White did not receive a phone call from any team in the league; an experienced and reliable performer for NC State with 55 games under his belt, White has garnered a reputation for being something of a ballhawk. Nine career interceptions - with two returned for touchdowns - combined with 31 pass breakups shows his ball skills in coverage.

White had an underwhelming pre-draft process, not testing particularly well. He’s undersized and doesn’t possess an elite athletic profile, but his football IQ and quick trigger seem to have him around the action more often than not. With inside-outside versatility, could White challenge for a roster spot and even game time in Anthony Campanile’s defense?

Eli Mostaert, DL, North Dakota State​

BIG MAN TOUCHDOWN

PICK SIX

An unbelievable play by Eli Mostaert!!! pic.twitter.com/mz3lhRmhgO

— NDSU Football (@NDSUfootball) September 16, 2023​

We head to the FCS to round up this article, and a program that has consistently produced NFL talent over the past two decades. North Dakota State’s Eli Mostaert has been a consistent presence for the Bison for the past five years, playing in 58 games and starting the last 31 of them. That number would likely have been far greater had he not suffered a broken leg in 2022, just as he was beginning to establish himself as a relentless force on the defensive interior. The returns on that starting time have been impressive; Mostaert racked up 176 tackles and 19.5 sacks in his college career, and even returned his one interception 35 yards for a touchdown in 2023.

Explosive but a little lightweight for a permanent spot on Jacksonville’s line, Mostaert’s specialty is offering interior pass rush. Cracking the Jags’ depth chart is far from improbable for this UDFA signing, who would be a willing participant on special teams and eventually be a rotational option for obvious passing situations.

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

What are your thoughts, Jaguars fans? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/2/24422238/jaguars-udfa-signings-to-watch-out-for

 

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Tweets of the week: Reactions to the Jaguars’ draft and more

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Behind the scenes of the draft, Travis Hunter, and more

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter.

General Manager James Gladstone made an appearance during the 2025 NFL Draft to discuss the decision to trade up to draft Travis Hunter:

Jaguars GM James Gladstone explains to @PSchrags why they traded up to draft Travis Hunter

"When there's an opportunity to be bold, we won't flinch." pic.twitter.com/QbNcLXLU2B

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) April 26, 2025

Ian Rapoport made an appearance on the Pat McAfee show and discussed Travis Hunter:

What a promo from Jimmy Gladstone #PMSLive #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/3Z3ZhOWKWX

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 28, 2025

The Insiders spoke further on the trade:

From The Insiders, as we look back on the 2025 NFL Draft: What went into the blockbuster trade that sent Travis Hunter to the #Jaguars. pic.twitter.com/ZHeqqiv4sB

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2025

Ari Meirov talked about the new era in Jacksonville:

The #Jaguars are still projected to have 10+ picks in 2026, even without a first-rounder — and all that tells me is they’re not done making bold, aggressive trades if they want to add a player in August or during the regular season.

This is a new era in Jacksonville where #bold… https://t.co/DT4RLDooNZ pic.twitter.com/eLGWJastBT

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 28, 2025

Behind the scenes of Arik Armstead at the draft:

Awesome behind-the-scenes look with Arik Armstead on the #Jaguars trading with the #Browns for No. 2 and selecting Travis Hunter.

(via @arikarmstead) pic.twitter.com/v07lszhUxq

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 27, 2025

Reese’s Senior Bowl highlighted Gladstone speaking on the importance of the Senior Bowl:

Jaguars GM, James Gladstone, talking about the importance of the Senior Bowl!

Aside from Travis Hunter the @Jaguars selected all Senior Bowlers in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Mobile Duval #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE https://t.co/Gw9TocqSKX

— Reese's Senior Bowl (@seniorbowl) April 29, 2025

Cam Little commented on fellow Razorback Ja’Quinden Jackson signing with the Jags:

—> https://t.co/RN8gmu0btI

— Cameron Little (@cameronglittle) April 27, 2025

LeQuint Allen Jr.’s response to the Jaguars’ post of his family’s reaction to him getting drafted:

https://t.co/3LCRJY6EuK

— LeQuint Allen Jr (@JrLequint) April 28, 2025

New Jaguar, Eli Pancol:

DUUUVAL

— Elijah (@elipancol) April 27, 2025

The NFL has bought into the Trevor Lawrence to Travis Hunter hype:

Trevor Lawrence to Travis Hunter coming @Trevorlawrencee | @TravisHunterJr | @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/kZRlMzEqvZ

— NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2025

Tom McManus shared his thoughts on the Jaguars letting Assistant GM Ethan Waugh go:

Clean break. https://t.co/BXL0t6ECgc

— Tom McManus (@meathead55) April 29, 2025

Clemson Athletics shared this throwback:

On this date in 2021, Trevor Lawrence went #1 overall to the @Jaguars! pic.twitter.com/EjgF38kBve

— Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) April 29, 2025

Myles Cole celebrated a birthday:

MYLES COLE BDAY MYLES COLE BDAY@FISGlobal | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/csmCaJDCRb

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 29, 2025

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Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...-week-reactions-to-the-jaguars-draft-and-more

 

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Jaguars on the rise in post-draft power rankings

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Here’s the latest crop of national media power rankings.

Welcome to the post-2025 NFL Draft edition of our Jacksonville Jaguars power rankings roundup.

All of our 2025 NFL Draft content covering the Jacksonville Jaguars is available HERE.

From the staff at The Score: 21

Travis Hunter, welcome to Jacksonville. The Jaguars made the splash of the draft by trading up for the two-way star and are ready to move forward with a new head coach and GM. Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. will be a nightmare for opposing defenses.

From Steve Serby of the NY Post: 24

If new head coach Liam Coen can’t get the best out of Trevor Lawrence, maybe Travis Hunter opposite Brian Thomas Jr. can.

From Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report: 25

Once again, the Jaguars are starting over, this time with a 30-something general manager in James Gladstone and head coach in Liam Coen. To their credit, the organization’s latest incarnation favors being bold. A trade-up, which included giving up next season’s first-round pick, to select the 2025 NFL draft’s No. 1 prospect in Colorado’s Travis Hunter shows a completely different approach. Jacksonville needed to shake things up. Maybe Gladstone and Coen really will make a difference.

From the staff at Pro Football Network: 25

No team made a bigger splash in the draft than the Jacksonville Jaguars, as rookie general manager James Gladstone showed no fear by trading up for Travis Hunter. With Hunter reportedly set to focus on offense, that gives Trevor Lawrence one of the most fearsome receiver duos between the Colorado rookie and Brian Thomas Jr. ... Jacksonville mostly added potential role players like Caleb Ransaw and Jack Kiser in the draft, which could leave its defense struggling again if the stars aren’t more consistent in 2025.

From the staff of For The Win: 27

Trevor Lawrence is going to have to start playing better for us to rank them higher, but Travis Hunter is a tremendous step in the right direction for Jacksonville.

From Eric Edholm of NFL.com: 29

For a 34-year-old general manager in his maiden draft, James Gladstone sure showed some gusto in his bold move up to land Travis Hunter. There’s normally a value question about what the Jaguars gave up for a non-quarterback, but they might have landed a priceless gem: a player who potentially could be a standout at two positions, even if full-time duty still feels a tad far-fetched right now. Hunter was the biggest fish in a draft full of trout, and I get why the Jaguars so badly wanted to reel him in. Gladstone came from the Rams, where he saw how it can be worth breaking the bank for rare players. For a Jacksonville team that still feels like it has some holes to fill, however, the jury remains at loggerheads. Everyone wants to see what a Hunter-Brian Thomas Jr. pairing looks like, and if the duo will bring the best out of Trevor Lawrence. The Jags might not yet be relevant contenders, but they’re must-see TV in a few capacities.

From Josh Kendall of The Athletic: 30

First-year GM James Gladstone didn’t tiptoe into the job. Jacksonville gave up picks Nos. 5, 36 and 126 this year and next year’s first-round pick for the right to draft Hunter (plus picks 104 and 200). The Jaguars think they got two players in the multidimensional Hunter, but they’ll start him at wide receiver, where he’ll pair with Brian Thomas Jr. to give Trevor Lawrence an impressive pair of weapons.

From Vinnie Iyer of Sporting News: 25

The Jaguars went “all in” for Travis Hunter, hoping they really did get a star wide receiver and cornerback in a two-for-one. He can have big impact overall to add to the worthy changes for Trevor Lawrence under Liam Coen.

Are the Jaguars ranked too high, too low, or just right? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/4/30/24420295/jacksonville-jaguars-2025-nfl-draft-power-rankings

 

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Jaguars have 6th easiest schedule in NFL, per Vegas

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The Jaguars would seem to have the easiest schedule in the AFC South for 2025. Sharp Football Analysis recently listed the rankings of each NFL teams' strength of schedule, based on Vegas forecasted win totals, with Jacksonville landing at 6.

Oh, how an offseason can change things. While fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars have known since January who the teams’ finalized opponents would be, the offseason changes for multiple opponents and for Jacksonville has upended the NFL landscape. When the 2025 lineup of opponents was initially finalized, many in the fan base were of the opinion that Jacksonville would likely be in a floundering state under GM Trent Baalke, hoping for 7–9 wins in 2025.

With Trent Baalke no longer with the organization, substituted for James Gladstone, Tony Boselli holding the role of Executive Vice President of Football Operations, and Head Coach Liam Coen replacing Doug Pederson, significant roster adjustments have been made in both Jacksonville and for their opponents.

Warren Sharp, of Sharp Football Analysis, recently listed his rankings of each NFL teams’ strength of schedule (SOS), based on Vegas’ forecasted win totals. As a note, this evaluation of SOS is normally more accurate than using the teams’ 2024 record, due to offseason changes and the propensity for the sportsbooks to be closer to the mark.

NEW: NFL strength of schedule for 2025!

5 easiest schedules:

49ers
Patriots
Saints
Falcons
Bills

5 hardest schedules:

Vikings
Eagles
Lions
Browns
Giants

1-32 with insight & analysis: https://t.co/iS1PFqfcxx

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) May 5, 2025​

As Sharp notes, the Jaguars have the sixth-easiest schedule in the NFL behind only the 49ers, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Buffalo Bills. With matchups against the 49ers, Bengals, Rams, Chargers, Chiefs, and Broncos, multiple difficult matchups lie in wait. However, playing in the AFC South absolutely has its advantages for Jacksonville in 2025.

Guess our 2025 schedule for your chance to win $100k!@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 21, 2025​

The Jaguars will play their normal six divisional games, in addition to eight matchups against the AFC West and the NFC West. Of these matchups, as noted by BCC’s Gus Logue, “three games will be against teams that also finished third in their respective divisions.”

Home​

• Carolina Panthers (third in NFC South)
• Houston Texans (AFC South)
• Indianapolis Colts (AFC South)
• Kansas City Chiefs (AFC West)
• Los Angeles Chargers (AFC West)
• Los Angeles Rams (NFC West)
• New York Jets (third in AFC East)
• Seattle Seahawks (NFC West)
• Tennessee Titans (AFC South)

Away​

• Arizona Cardinals (NFC West)
• Cincinnati Bengals (third in AFC North)
• Denver Broncos (AFC West)
• Houston Texans (AFC South)
• Indianapolis Colts (AFC South)
• Las Vegas Raiders (AFC West)
• San Francisco 49ers (NFC West)
• Tennessee Titans (AFC South)

Comparatively, the Tennessee Titans have the eighth-easiest schedule. The Indianapolis Colts have the twelfth easiest schedule. And the reigning AFC South Champion Houston Texans wrap up the division with the eighth-hardest schedule in the NFL. Interestingly, Vegas would seem to view Jacksonville as potentially a year away, as this sixth-easiest schedule still is coupled with a Vegas win over/under for Jacksonville of 7.5 games.

What say you, Jaguars fans? Will Jacksonville hit the over in 2025 (8+ wins), or is that a little too much too soon? Let us know in the comments!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/5/5/24424195/jaguars-have-6th-easiest-schedule-in-nfl-per-vegas

 

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Jaguars release WR Gabe Davis after one season

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Davis signed a three-year deal last offseason but only played 10 games in teal.

The Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Gabe Davis, per the team.

Davis signed a three-year, $39 million contract with Jacksonville as a free agent in 2024. Just 14 months later, the Florida native is back on the market.

Due to a Week 8 shoulder injury and a Week 11 season-ending torn meniscus, Davis played in 10 games and produced career-lows across the board with 20 receptions, 239 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2025.

Receiving	Rushing	Scrimmage
Season	Age	Team	Lg	Pos	G	GS	Tgt	Rec	Yds	Y/R	TD	1D	Succ%	Lng	R/G	Y/G	Ctch%	Y/Tgt	Att	Yds	TD	1D	Succ%	Lng	Y/A	Y/G	A/G	Touch	Y/Tch	YScm	RRTD	Fmb	AV	Awards
2020	21	BUF	NFL	WR	16	11	62	35	599	17.1	7	27	53.2	56	2.2	37.4	56.5	9.7	1	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	36	16.6	599	7	1	6
2021	22	BUF	NFL	WR	16	4	63	35	549	15.7	6	29	47.6	49	2.2	34.3	55.6	8.7	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	35	15.7	549	6	0	5
2022	23	BUF	NFL	WR	15	15	93	48	836	17.4	7	35	51.6	98	3.2	55.7	51.6	9.0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	48	17.4	836	7	1	9
2023	24	BUF	NFL	WR	17	17	81	45	746	16.6	7	34	53.1	57	2.6	43.9	55.6	9.2	1	-2	0	0	0.0	-2	-2.0	-0.1	0.1	46	16.2	744	7	1	7
2024	25	JAX	NFL	WR	10	9	42	20	239	12.0	2	13	40.5	22	2.0	23.9	47.6	5.7	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	20	12.0	239	2	1	2
5 Yrs	74	56	341	183	2969	16.2	29	138	50.1	98	2.5	40.1	53.7	8.7	2	-2	0	0	0.0	-2	-1.0	0.0	0.0	185	16.0	2967	29	4	29
17 Game Avg	17	13	78	42	682	16.2	7	32	50.1	98	2.5	40.1	53.7	8.7	0	0	0	0	0.0	-2	-1.0	0.0	0.0	43	3.7	682	7	1	7
BUF (4 Yrs)	64	47	299	163	2730	16.7	27	125	51.5	98	2.5	42.7	54.5	9.1	2	-2	0	0	0.0	-2	-1.0	0.0	0.0	165	16.5	2728	27	3	27
JAX (1 Yr)	10	9	42	20	239	12.0	2	13	40.5	22	2.0	23.9	47.6	5.7	0	0	0	0	0.0	0.0	20	12.0	239	2	1	2

Receiving & Rushing Table

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 5/7/2025.

Retired center Mitch Morse (Davis’ teammate last year in Jacksonville and from 2020-23 in Buffalo) expressed his shock online.

Absolute tone setter in the locker room and on the field. PERFECT culture guy. Played hurt all last year, didn’t complain about it once… having a tough time wrapping my head around this one. https://t.co/7fVKTge4aT

— Mitch Morse (@mithenmor60) May 7, 2025​

Brian Thomas Jr. also cited Davis (along with Christian Kirk) as important veterans who helped him during his record-breaking rookie season, as Thomas told 1010XL.

The Jaguars will eat $20.3 million in dead cap across the next few years.

So they are stretching that dead cap hit over the next 5 years through the void years. pic.twitter.com/5wj6Q4gvpe

— Fashi! (@Verysimpleidea) May 7, 2025​

The Jaguars’ current receiver room features second-year star Brian Thomas, No. 2 overall pick Travis Hunter, free agent signee Dyami Brown, and slot/return man Parker Washington. That’s it.

“We’re going to spread the ball out hopefully equally,” head coach Liam Coen said at the team’s pre-draft presser. “That was the nice thing about being last year with Tampa, we had to play a lot of different players in different personnel groupings. I think you look naturally right now at Parker Washington and Dyami Brown at the receiver positions. Then saying Brenton Strange hopefully continues to ascend.

“How do we use our two running backs to be able to supplement some of that usage, get more people involved in the game especially early on, so defenses can’t just cloud BT and be all over him, that we have other guys that can go win and be explosive with the ball in their hands, ultimately share that wealth, share that play-making ability. ... Those guys that I just mentioned right now are guys that we’re going to spotlight.”

Jacksonville figures to look to its pool of undrafted free agents to help fill out the position group; Eli Pancol is a name to watch out for.

What are your thoughts on the move? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...ille-jaguars-release-wide-receiver-gabe-davis

 

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Jaguars Rookie Minicamp 2025: Saturday, May 10th open to the public!

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The team has announced their Saturday, May 10th Rookie Minicamp practice will be open to the public for at no cost. Be sure to reserve your spot(s) today!

The Jacksonville Jaguars are scheduled to kick off their 2025 Rookie Minicamp on Saturday, May 10th. Fans and media will gain their first looks at the Jacksonville 2025 rookie class, headlined by star receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter at the beautiful Miller Electric Center (MEC) practice facilities. Practice will kick off at 1:25 pm.

First look at the rooks @Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 7, 2025​

Reserve your tickets early

Similar to the past three Rookie minicamps, be sure to reserve your free tickets, as the MEC stadiums hold approximately 2,000 attendees. The practice reservations are free but limited to two tickets per ticketmaster account. Anyone planning to attend any of the practices should be sure to reserve their tickets while they can, as practices have historically sold out pretty quickly. Tickets are now available, as of this publishing.

On-site reservations will not be available. All practice and parking reservations must be made in advance, online.

Seating

The Miller Electric Center features a grandstand with over 2,000 shaded, individual seats, including ADA seating, all available on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be no standing room available.

Outside chairs including lawn chairs and seat cushions are not permitted.

Permitted Items

In past seasons the team had encouraged fans to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and wear comfortable attire for hot summer days in northeast Florida. Shirts and shoes have been required. The team has also asked fans to please refrain from wearing any type of distracting or inappropriate apparel.

Bags

The NFL Stadium Game Day Clear Bag Policy has been enforced for most events and will likely be the same for Rookie Minicamp. For more information about the sizes and types of bags that will be permitted, click HERE.

Weather Forecasts

The current weather.com forecast reflects (at the time of publishing) an 80-degree weather with about a 65 percent chance of rain for Saturday. For anyone planning to head out, of course, be sure to keep an eye on the updated forecasts.

Football is back! Will you be joining Saturday? Reserve your tickets here!

Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...kie-minicamp-2025-saturday-open-to-the-public

 

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Tweets of the week: Reactions to the Jaguars releasing Davis, Travis Hunter, and more

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A roundup of Jaguars highlights, news, and more

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from X/Twitter.

The Jaguars celebrated May the Fourth:

This is where the fun begins.#MayThe4thBeWithYou | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/x1EifG29rb

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 5, 2025

The NFL Network’s The Insiders discussed Travis Hunter’s role on offense and defense:

Jaguars 2-way rookie star Travis Hunter will walk at his graduation in Colorado Thursday then start Jaguars rookie minicamp on Friday as the “culture changer” they hunted for.

More for @nflnetwork The Insiders on Jags early Hunter plan majoring on offense & minoring on defense: pic.twitter.com/UOBkxrbbMj

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) May 6, 2025

The NFL posted the Jags’ new wide receiver duo:

The new duo in Duuuval @BrianThomas_11 | @TravisHunterJr | @jaguars pic.twitter.com/XLIcPYznOd

— NFL (@NFL) May 2, 2025

Jarrian Jones and Ezra Cleveland celebrated birthdays:

HBD 22! @FISGlobal | @JarrianJones pic.twitter.com/tJHPLOJwf3

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 8, 2025

CLEVELAND. THIS ONE’S FOR YOU.@FISGlobal | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/TFqZ5YvPzZ

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) May 8, 2025

Jourdan Lewis commented on the Dallas Cowboys signing wide receiver George Pickens:

Confirmation, God wanted me in Jacksonville. https://t.co/wvwaDROqmf

— Jourdan Lewis (@JourdanJD) May 7, 2025

The defensive line working out during the offseason:

Them DLine boys said we don’t need no draft pick added to our room

They are working this offseason!!!

: CoachBTJordan pic.twitter.com/ugFzrhL3jS

— J-Villains Podcast (@JVillainsPod) May 3, 2025

Travis Hunter graduated the day before the start of Rookie Mini Camp:

Something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: Travis Hunter was a two-time first-team academic All-American. Really impressive college career in multiple ways. https://t.co/EQ5UAmRoKm

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) May 8, 2025

Hunter wore Jaguars pajama pants to graduation:

Travis Hunter graduated wearing Jacksonville Jaguar pajama bottoms. Never change, Travis.#DUUUVAL #Jaguars #JagsNation #JacksonvilleJaguars #NFLDraft #TravisHunter #JagsTwitter pic.twitter.com/hJDkmixozx

— Ossacin’s Ducktail (@OssacinDucktail) May 8, 2025

Some of my favorite reactions to the team releasing Gabe Davis:

James Gladstone cleaning out Gabe Davis’ locker pic.twitter.com/ACBTanflpl

— (@5Dxtz) May 7, 2025

Jags fans sending Gabe Davis out of the Jacksonville pic.twitter.com/4KYDvTBHUI

— Jagsdrew (@jagsdrew) May 7, 2025

I will always post this highlight reel of Jimmy Smith’s impressive performance against the Baltimore Ravens:

That time Jimmy Smith put up 15 catches, 291 receiving yards, AND 3 touchdowns against the 2000 Ravens defense. pic.twitter.com/eaxMcDScZO

— Football’s Greatest Moments (@FBGreatMoments) May 4, 2025

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Source: https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2025/...aguars-releasing-davis-travis-hunter-and-more