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James Gladstone makes a bold statement in his first draft as Jaguars GM by trading up to secure Travis Hunter, signaling a new era of aggressive team building in Jacksonville.

• Trading picks 5, 36, 126, and a 2026 first-round pick to move up to pick 2
• Travis Hunter represents a potential game-changing player who can line up at both cornerback and wide receiver
• Team plans to primarily use Hunter on offense with situational defensive snaps
• Adding Caleb Ransaw (DB, Tulane) and Wyatt Milum (OL, West Virginia) in the third round to address secondary and offensive line
• Later picks focused on adding depth at running back, linebacker and offensive line
• Signing Emmanuel Ogbah immediately after the draft shows proactive approach to roster building
• New regime establishing clear identity with "intangibly rich" player acquisitions
• Dramatic contrast from previous management's conservative approach

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Luke Easterling, NFL Draft expert from Athlon Sports, provides deep insights on the Jaguars' options with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and discusses key prospects who could transform the team.

• Jaguars should prioritize selecting a star player at pick #5 rather than trading down, since they already have ten total draft picks
• The elite tier of this draft class includes only three players: Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, and Ashton Jeanty
• Ashton Jenty represents a special running back talent that could bring game-changing explosiveness the Jaguars currently lack
• Mason Graham is a top-10 talent but the interior defensive line class is deep enough to find similar value in rounds 2-3
• Tyler Warren offers George Kittle-like versatility and could be the tight end that transforms Jacksonville's offense
• Emeka Egbuka stands out as the most polished route runner in the draft who could perfectly complement Brian Thomas Jr.
• Tate Ratledge is unlikely to fall to the third round despite being a perfect fit for the Jaguars' offensive line needs
• Offensive line talent drops significantly after the first two rounds, making it crucial to address early if seeking an immediate starter

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Luke's 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Final 4-Round Projection for Draft Week

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James Johnson and Phil Smith bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.

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A new era dawns for the Jacksonville Jaguars as we dive deep into the team's first draft under GM James Gladstone. After years of questionable draft strategies, there's a palpable excitement surrounding how the former Rams executive might approach building around Trevor Lawrence and transforming this roster.

Our comprehensive mock draft reveals fascinating possibilities, from trading back to accumulate picks while still landing Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka as the perfect complement to Brian Thomas Jr., to the potential windfall of Abdul Carter falling to pick #5. We examine how Gladstone's Rams background might influence draft philosophy, particularly the emphasis on winning cultures and prestigious programs.

The draft board falls surprisingly well for Jacksonville's needs across both mock scenarios. We identify crucial defensive backs who could stabilize a struggling secondary, interior defensive linemen who bring the violence needed against divisional running games, and offensive weapons that perfectly fit Liam Cohen's offensive vision.

Join us as we break down picks round-by-round and imagine a draft that could finally deliver the supporting cast Trevor Lawrence deserves while building a defense that transforms Jacksonville into true AFC South contenders. Let us know your thoughts on our selections and who you hope the Jaguars target when the draft begins!

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James Johnson and Phil Smith bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.