Douglas Jones-US PRESSWIRE
The 2023 NFL season is officially over. It is draft season! The Jacksonville Jaguars had a disappointing 2023 season. They came into the season as the clear favorites in the AFC South. The Houston Texans thought otherwise. Trevor Lawrence struggled at times on the field and with injuries. Inconsistent play on both sides of the ball led to an up-and-down season. However, this team still has loads of talent and simply needs to reload at key positions. Here is the Jacksonville Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft guide.
Jacksonville Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft Picks
The Jacksonville Jaguars have nine picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Round 1: No. 17 overall
- Round 2: No. 48 overall (conditional)
- Round 3: No. 96 overall (conditional)
- Round 4: No. 115 overall (conditional)
- Round 4: No. 117 overall (via New Orleans)
- Round 5: No. 152 overall
- Round 6: No. 195 overall
- Round 6: No. 211 overall
- Round 7: No. 234 overall
The Jacksonville Jaguars currently have a solid amount of draft capital. Their mid-round picks are all dependent on what Calvin Ridley does in the offseason. He hit the statistical benchmarks to give the Atlanta Falcons a third-round pick. However, if he signs an extension with the team in a certain timeframe, the second-round pick would go to Atlanta. For the purposes of this article, we will have the Jaguars pick all of their picks.
Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft Needs
The Jacksonville Jaguars need the following positions: CB, WR, EDGE, OT, IOL
The Jacksonville Jaguars need some help on the outside. With Ridley’s fate unknown, the team needs some young talent at the wide receiver position. Lawrence is in the top half of quarterbacks in the NFL. They need to surround him with weapons to maximize his window. On defense, the team could use a lockdown corner. With so many great receivers in the game, the Jaguars need to slow them down to take pressure off the offense.
From there, the Jaguars could use some help on the offensive line. The unit is pretty good but needs to build depth. Injuries on the offensive line killed them last year; a big part of it was the lack of depth. Look for the team to use day three picks to build that depth.
Mock Draft
Mock drafts are done on NFL Mock Draft Database. No trades were executed. Obviously, teams tend to wheel and deal, but this is meant to give a look at what the team can do with the draft capital they currently have.
Jacksonville Jaguars Mock Draft
- Round 1: No. 17 overall Cooper DeJean CB Iowa
- Round 2: No. 48 overall Ja’Lynn Polk WR Washington
- Round 3: No. 96 overall Sedrick Van Pran IOL Georgia
- Round 4: No. 115 overall Blake Fisher OT Notre Dame
- Round 4: No. 117 overall McKinnley Jackson DL Texas A&M
- Round 5: No. 152 overall Mohamad Kamara EDGE Colorado State
- Round 6: No. 195 overall Luke McCaffrey WR Rice
- Round 6: No. 211 overall Edefuan Ulofoshio LB Washington
- Round 7: No. 234 overall Jase McClellan RB Alabama
Mock Draft Analysis
It was a toss-up whether to give the Jacksonville Jaguars a CB or a WR with the first-round pick. Ultimately, wide receivers can often be found later in the draft. DeJean was the last top-tier corner on the board, and the Jaguars snagged him. He can play anywhere on the field and even has some special teams value. Getting Polk in the second round isn’t a bad way to wrap up the first two rounds.
They build the trenches in the middle of the draft. Getting Van Pran and Fisher will help build quality depth. Kamara is a wild card at the edge rusher position, but by the fifth round, taking a flyer on a player isn’t a bad idea. Overall, the Jaguars build some depth while adding some electric pieces.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are eager to take back control of the AFC South. This team might have a chip on their shoulder next season, which might help them. Ultimately, any team with a solid quarterback has a chance, and Jacksonville has that in Trevor Lawrence.
