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One of the best in the business when it comes to the NFL draft, Dane Brugler of The Athletic, ranked each of the 32 draft classes, and the Jacksonville Jaguars were right around the middle.
As Brugler mentioned, he doesn't utilize analytics or any special formulas to determine these rankings. He simply goes off "vibes" and what classes have him the most excited.
Of course, always important to remember during draft grade season is that these have zero bearing on how things actually play out on the field.
So, as it pertains to the Jaguars' draft class, Jacksonville ended up coming in at No. 17 in Brugler's rankings.
"With a lone selection in the first 87 picks, the Jaguars might come out of this draft with just one or two long-term starters," Brugler wrote. "But they also added the draft’s best player, so I couldn’t let them fall too far down this list. Time will tell if the trade was worth it, but Hunter will provide an immediate upgrade at both cornerback and wide receiver."
1.2: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
3.88: Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane
3.89: Wyatt Milum, IOL, West Virginia
4.104: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
4.107: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
6.194: Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn
6.200: Rayuan Lane, S, Navy
7.221: Jonah Monheim, C, USC
7.236: LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
After making a splash early on in the draft by moving up for Travis Hunter, the Jaguars prioritized three position groups in particular on Days 2 and 3.
This included adding a pair of running backs, two offensive linemen, and two new defensive backs. Overall, adding speed on both sides of the football was a clear priority for James Gladstone.
"We've definitely addressed the ability to strike from a distance," Liam 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."
The big surprise, so to speak, behind trading up for Hunter was that we didn't see the Jaguars prioritize the defensive line. In fact, the only addition here came in the sixth round with Jalen McLeod, who the team listed as a linebacker.
This was thought to be perhaps the biggest positional need that the Jaguars had coming into the draft. The pass rush specifically ranked 30th in pressure rate last season and 28th in sacks.
However, in part, how the board fell, as Gladstone described, played a role, but I also think it speaks to the confidence that the team has in the players already on the roster and what Anthony Campanile can get out of that unit with his defensive scheme.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Where did Jaguars land in Dane Brugler's rankings?
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As Brugler mentioned, he doesn't utilize analytics or any special formulas to determine these rankings. He simply goes off "vibes" and what classes have him the most excited.
Of course, always important to remember during draft grade season is that these have zero bearing on how things actually play out on the field.
So, as it pertains to the Jaguars' draft class, Jacksonville ended up coming in at No. 17 in Brugler's rankings.
"With a lone selection in the first 87 picks, the Jaguars might come out of this draft with just one or two long-term starters," Brugler wrote. "But they also added the draft’s best player, so I couldn’t let them fall too far down this list. Time will tell if the trade was worth it, but Hunter will provide an immediate upgrade at both cornerback and wide receiver."
Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 NFL draft class
1.2: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
3.88: Caleb Ransaw, DB, Tulane
3.89: Wyatt Milum, IOL, West Virginia
4.104: Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Virginia Tech
4.107: Jack Kiser, LB, Notre Dame
6.194: Jalen McLeod, LB, Auburn
6.200: Rayuan Lane, S, Navy
7.221: Jonah Monheim, C, USC
7.236: LeQuint Allen, RB, Syracuse
After making a splash early on in the draft by moving up for Travis Hunter, the Jaguars prioritized three position groups in particular on Days 2 and 3.
This included adding a pair of running backs, two offensive linemen, and two new defensive backs. Overall, adding speed on both sides of the football was a clear priority for James Gladstone.
"We've definitely addressed the ability to strike from a distance," Liam 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."
The big surprise, so to speak, behind trading up for Hunter was that we didn't see the Jaguars prioritize the defensive line. In fact, the only addition here came in the sixth round with Jalen McLeod, who the team listed as a linebacker.
This was thought to be perhaps the biggest positional need that the Jaguars had coming into the draft. The pass rush specifically ranked 30th in pressure rate last season and 28th in sacks.
However, in part, how the board fell, as Gladstone described, played a role, but I also think it speaks to the confidence that the team has in the players already on the roster and what Anthony Campanile can get out of that unit with his defensive scheme.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Where did Jaguars land in Dane Brugler's rankings?
Continue reading...
