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The Jacksonville Jaguars added nine picks to their roster in this year's NFL draft.
From Day 1 through Day 3, it was evident that the focus for GM James Gladstone was on adding help around Trevor Lawrence. At the skill positions, the Jaguars added Travis Hunter, Bhayshul Tuten, and LeQuint Allen. Then, after going heavy on offensive linemen in free agency, Gladstone added two more in the draft.
As head coach Liam Coen described after the draft, the Jaguars got a lot faster on offense this offseason.
"We've definitely addressed the ability to strike from a distance," Coen said. "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."
Now that the dust has settled on this year's NFL draft, let's take a closer look at the Jaguars' rookie class, where we highlight the best pick, sleeper, biggest surprise, and more.
It was an aggressive move to make, but the Jaguars not only landed the top prospect in this year's NFL draft, but a one-of-a-kind player as well, with Hunter's ability to play both cornerback and wide receiver. He brings a ball-hawking presence to the cornerback room, while also forming a dynamic one-two punch at receiver with Brian Thomas Jr.
I recently went through the exercise of seeing where each Jaguars' draft pick was selected compared to their consensus big board ranking, and Monheim was among the selections that provided the best value in that regard. He was selected by Jacksonville at 221st overall, but was No. 187 on the consensus board prior to the draft. He's listed as a center, but has guard and tackle experience as well, and ranked among the best last season in PFF's run-blocking grade.
I believe there is a path for Allen to carve out a role within this offense, specifically during passing situations. In his final year at Syracuse, he played an important role in the passing game, totaling 78 targets on the season. This included lining up in the slot at times and having certain plays designed for him. Having a pass-catching presence out of the backfield is an important element in Liam Coen's offense.
Many thought that this position group would be prioritized in the draft, but that never came to be. The one addition came in Round 6 with Jalen McLeod, who the Jaguars listed as a linebacker, but we will see him rushing the passer. As James Gladstone highlighted, a few reasons for not adding to this position group include how the board fell and the confidence they have in the players already on the roster at this position.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Breaking down Jacksonville Jaguars' class
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From Day 1 through Day 3, it was evident that the focus for GM James Gladstone was on adding help around Trevor Lawrence. At the skill positions, the Jaguars added Travis Hunter, Bhayshul Tuten, and LeQuint Allen. Then, after going heavy on offensive linemen in free agency, Gladstone added two more in the draft.
As head coach Liam Coen described after the draft, the Jaguars got a lot faster on offense this offseason.
"We've definitely addressed the ability to strike from a distance," Coen said. "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."
Now that the dust has settled on this year's NFL draft, let's take a closer look at the Jaguars' rookie class, where we highlight the best pick, sleeper, biggest surprise, and more.
Best pick: WR/CB Travis Hunter
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It was an aggressive move to make, but the Jaguars not only landed the top prospect in this year's NFL draft, but a one-of-a-kind player as well, with Hunter's ability to play both cornerback and wide receiver. He brings a ball-hawking presence to the cornerback room, while also forming a dynamic one-two punch at receiver with Brian Thomas Jr.
Best value pick: Jonah Monheim
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I recently went through the exercise of seeing where each Jaguars' draft pick was selected compared to their consensus big board ranking, and Monheim was among the selections that provided the best value in that regard. He was selected by Jacksonville at 221st overall, but was No. 187 on the consensus board prior to the draft. He's listed as a center, but has guard and tackle experience as well, and ranked among the best last season in PFF's run-blocking grade.
Sleeper pick: LeQuint Allen
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I believe there is a path for Allen to carve out a role within this offense, specifically during passing situations. In his final year at Syracuse, he played an important role in the passing game, totaling 78 targets on the season. This included lining up in the slot at times and having certain plays designed for him. Having a pass-catching presence out of the backfield is an important element in Liam Coen's offense.
Surprise of the draft: No early defensive line selections
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Many thought that this position group would be prioritized in the draft, but that never came to be. The one addition came in Round 6 with Jalen McLeod, who the Jaguars listed as a linebacker, but we will see him rushing the passer. As James Gladstone highlighted, a few reasons for not adding to this position group include how the board fell and the confidence they have in the players already on the roster at this position.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Breaking down Jacksonville Jaguars' class
Continue reading...
