Jacksonville Jaguars land a tone setter and a wealth of skill talent in the first mock draft after the initial wave of NFL free agency

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to kick off the Liam Coen era and he does have some talent to work with. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. are a pretty nice duo to build around. The team was active in free agency, both acquiring talent and letting deadweight go. The 2025 NFL Draft is […]

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to kick off the Liam Coen era and he does have some talent to work with. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Brian Thomas Jr. are a pretty nice duo to build around. The team was active in free agency, both acquiring talent and letting deadweight go.

The 2025 NFL Draft is going to be a massive opportunity to try and kickstart this team, and finally start to hit their potential. Improving the trenches is important, and so is building around Lawrence. There are a ton of interesting potential fits to know.

Round 1, Pick 5: Mason Graham, DT Michigan

Graham has become a consistently mocked player to the Jaguars. Improving the interior defensive line is a must, but so is playing with a bad temperament. Those are the things that Graham brings to the table, a difference maker and tone setter.

Round 2, Pick 36: Luther Burden, WR Missouri

This selection may feel far-fetched for some but there are legitimate reasons to believe that Burden could have a bit of a slide. If you get the best version of Burden, you are getting a dynamic YAC weapon that can make things happen.

Round 3, Pick 70: Anthony Belton, OT NC State

Belton is massive, but also has some surprising foot quickness as well to remain at offensive tackle. He has had some issues with his weight that will have to be monitored. If he can develop properly, Belton has future starter upside.

Round 3, Pick 88: Gunnar Helm, TE Texas

Helm didn't test well due to an ankle injury, but is a very solid athlete when healthy. While not dynamic, Helm is one of the better all around tight ends in the class. He should provide a good floor.

Round 4, Pick 107: Andrew Mukuba, S Texas

Mukuba was a good player at Clemson, but he turned into a tremendous player in his one season at Texas. After making some nice plays working from depth, Mukuba added a great level of physicality to his game this past season.

Round 4, Pick 126: Chris Paul Jr., LB Ole Miss

Paul is an undersized linebacker, but he can run for days. He is also incredibly instinctual, which helps make up for that lack of size. There is clear starting upside as a WILL linebacker.

Round 5, Pick 142: Devin Neal, RB Kansas

Running back isn’t a major need for the Jaguars, but Neal is just too good of a player to pass up in this spot. He isn’t a dynamic athlete but he is incredibly patient, and makes a ton of defenders miss in space. Neal should be a valuable part of a rotation.

Round 6, Pick 182: Caleb Rogers, IOL, Texas Tech

Rogers has experience playing both at offensive tackle and on the interior long term. While he doesn’t project best at tackle long term, Rogers has enough overall athleticism to backup multiple positions on the next level.

Round 6, Pick 194: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE Virginia Tech

The lack of size is going to hurt Powell-Ryland and his upside to develop into an every down player on the NFL level. He does, however, have the bend, closing speed, and effort to help on obvious passing downs.

Round 7, Pick 221: Bilhal Kone, CB Western Michigan

Kone is a tall and explosive cornerback with a ton of upside to develop. While his technical prowess still needs major refinement, the building blocks are there as a press man cornerback. 

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