The Jacksonville Jaguars add to their offense in a new mock draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars let the AFC South and the playoffs slip out of their hands last season.  And after multiple moves in free agency, they must look towards the 2024 NFL Draft to get back on track next season.  In a new two round A to Z Sports Mock Draft the Jaguars left with two […]

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Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (WO19) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars let the AFC South and the playoffs slip out of their hands last season. 

And after multiple moves in free agency, they must look towards the 2024 NFL Draft to get back on track next season. 

In a new two round A to Z Sports Mock Draft the Jaguars left with two potential starters on the offensive side of the ball. 

Round 1, Pick 17: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch over Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson during the Sugar Bowl College Football Playoff semifinals game at the Caesars Superdome on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The catch would be the last touchdown for the Longhorns in the 31-37 loss to Washington.
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"The Jaguars losing Calvin Ridley to the Titans was one of the biggest shocks of the offseason, in my opinion. And while they landed Gabe Davis as WR, they still need a big-body WR to man the outside. Texas' Adonai Mitchell showed off at the Scouting Combine his superb athleticism to pair with the skill set that he displayed on film. The big concern for Mitchell is the lack of production in college you typically like to see from a first-round pick. But Jaguars GM Trent Baalke has shown time and time again that he's willing to draft a player for what he believes he can become over who he thinks they are right now."

The Jaguars currently have Christian Kirk and Gabe Davis set to start at WR and should be looking to add another starter before next season. Four WRs already came off the board before their pick here at 17, and some may look at Texas' Adonai Mitchell as a bit of a reach at 17. But his combo of size and speed fits what the Jaguars need at WR like a glove. And he offers a ton of upside to develop into their longterm starting X WR for Trevor Lawerence. 

Round 2, Pick 48: Christian Haynes, G, UConn  

Mar 3, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut offensive lineman Christian Haynes (OL33) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Brandon Scherff will turn 33 during the 2024 season and is entering the final year of his contract with the Jaguars. So, it might be time to begin looking for his successor at RG. And one of my top RG's in this year's class is UConn's Christian Haynes. Haynes projects as a day-one starter at RG, so if he is needed to play for any reason, it shouldn't be an issue for the Jaguars, and I believe he could develop into their long-time starter at the position. 

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