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Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025 NFL Draft: Seven-round mock draft after NFL Combine
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The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is squarely in the rearview mirror, giving the Jacksonville Jaguars and other teams a better idea of what type of players they'll be getting come April 24, the start of the 2025 NFL Draft .
Jacksonville used its time in Indianapolis as an off-site of sorts, giving the coaching staff and front office a chance to get to know each other with recent hires including the general manager, James Gladstone .
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The team's time at the Combine was spent primarily discussing the next steps, including free agency and the draft. Still, Jacksonville was focused on understanding their roster and the needs they'll have to take care of in the coming weeks.
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Though free agency comes first, after Jacksonville got a better look at this year's crop of players, they ought to have a better idea of who to take and when to take them to better the roster.
Jacksonville has a slew of needs including on both lines of scrimmages. The team is set to lose right guard Brandon Scherff in free agency, and they're coming off of a down year for the team's defensive line.
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Though they'll have a couple of solutions in-house to fix the latter such as having Arik Armstead move from defensive end to his natural position at tackle, the team will still need to get younger, faster and stronger through either free agency or the draft.
Both Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen emphasized the team's need to address the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball at the Combine, giving observers a better idea of what the team could be thinking come April.
We've done a slew of mock drafts and explainers. Here is our previous seven-round mock draft.
So, what could the team's draft look like now that the Combine is over?
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Jacksonville Jaguars hold most picks in 2025 NFL Draft
acksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de Ville is photographed by Laveenya Schuler, center, during the Duuuval Draft Party Thursday, April 25, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Thousands came out to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars choose in the 2024 NFL Draft. This year's draft party will be at the Lemon Bar in Neptune Beach.
The Jaguars hold 10 picks in this year's draft. Here are their current positions:
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Round 1: (No. 5)
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Round 2: (No. 36)
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Round 3: (Nos. 70, 88)
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Round 4: (Nos. 105, 124)
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Round 5: (No. 141)
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Round 6: (Nos. 180, 192)
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Round 7: (No. 221)
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After building off of a couple of three-round mocks, we've started to get a better idea as to what Jacksonville could be searching for come April.
Jacksonville needs to invest in players that can raise the floor of the team's roster immediately.
That means less of a risk at the top of the draft, but getting players who will contribute right away.
For this mock, we utilized the Pro Football Focus draft simulator with normal settings, allowing for the most realistic set of players to fall in their projected draft positions.
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Still, the mock draft simulator isn't perfect. Several players were selected far below where many other mocks would position them.
For background, the first four picks fell like this: quarterback quarterback Cam Ward ( Tennessee Titans ), defensive end Abdul Carter ( Cleveland Browns ), cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter ( New York Giants ), offensive tackle/guard Will Campbell ( New England Patriots ).
Round 1, Pick 5: Mason Graham , DL, Michigan
Blue Team defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) walks up the tunnel for halftime during the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
With Campbell off the board by this point, the Jaguars can go to the other line of scrimmage.
Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham still makes the most sense even after measuring in at 6-foot-4, 296 pounds. Graham is a tad undersized with 32-inch arms, but that won't be an issue for Gladstone.
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During his time with the Los Angeles Rams , the team selected multiple players with shorter-than-normal arm length including second-round pick, defensive tackle Braden Fiske . Fiske measured with 31-inch arms.
Gladstone was asked about arm length at the draft and made it clear there wouldn't be an issue.
"I think you can go ahead and take a peek at our last handful of drafts, and you can answer that question for yourself," Gladstone said at the Combine.
Graham excels in all areas, totaling 12 sacks in three years with the Wolverines, adding 75 total stops and grading out positively in both run defense and pass-rush grade, never dropping below 73.1 in either category, according to PFF.
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Round 2, Pick 36: Trey Amos, CB, Ole Miss
Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos dunks after intercepting a pass against Furman
The Jaguars will need to address their cornerback position in free agency, but they can still supplement the position in the draft and Ole Miss cornerback Trey Amos.
Amos measured in at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds at the Combine and posted a 4.43s 40-yard dash, 32.5-inch vertical and a 10-feet-six-inch broad jump. He put up 13 reps on the bench press.
Amos has transferred twice in his five-year college career, spending three years with Louisiana, a year at Alabama and last season at Ole Miss.
In all, Amos played 61 games, accounting for 121 total tackles (39 solos), 31 pass breakups, four interceptions and two forced fumbles.
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Round 3, Pick 70: Tate Ratledge, OG, Georgia
Apr 13, 2024; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) shown during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Georgia guard Tate Ratledge was the most athletic player at the Combine, running a 4.97s 40-yard dash, a 32-inch vertical, 9-foot, 5-inch broad jump and a 7.38 three-cone drill. He finished with an athleticism score of 98.
At 6-foot-6, 308 pounds, he packs a punch as a mover inside and will help the Jaguars immediately. He could be a solid replacement for Scherff.
Round 3, Pick 88: Jaylin Noel , WR, Iowa State
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: Jaylin Noel #13 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks a tackle from Zaquan Patterson #20 of the Miami Hurricanes after a 49-yard reception in the first quarter during the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Noel, 5-foot-10, 194 pounds is one of the most athletic players in this year's draft. He ran a 4.39s 40-yard dash, jumped 41.5 inches in the vertical, an 11-foot, two-inch broad jump and a 6.82 three-cone drill.
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He posted a 91 athletic score .
In four years at Iowa State, Noel played 51 games for 245 catches, 2,855 yards and 18 touchdowns. Noel could man the slot if the Jaguars move on from Christian Kirk .
Round 4, Pick 105: Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns tight end Gunnar Helm (85) stiff arms Clemson Tigers linebacker Sammy Brown (47) during the second half of the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Jaguars' tight end position is under scrutiny with Evan Engram entering the last year of his deal.
The team is set to lose Luke Farrell as a blocking tight end, paving the way for another player at the position.
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm needs to work on some of his in-line blocking ability, but has plus traits as a receiving tight end. At 6-foot-5, 241 pounds, he has the size needed to excel.
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At Texas, Helm played 55 games in four years, catching 79 passes for 1,022 yards and nine touchdowns. He had a breakout year in 2024, catching 60 passes for 786 yards and seven touchdowns.
Helm did not test well at the Combine, running a 4.84s 40-yard dash, but it should be noted that he sustained an ankle injury during his first run.
Round 4, Pick 124: Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
Nov 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Virginia Cavaliers safety Jonas Sanker (20) returns an interception against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Jacksonville will likely sign a safety in free agency, but they ought to draft one, too.
Virginia safety Jonas Sanker projects as a box safety at the next level. He can provide depth for the franchise after the team loses Andre Cisco in free agency next week.
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Sanker worked out well at the Combine, posting a 4.48s 40-yard dash and a 36.5-inch vertical jump. He has special teams value immediately and can become a starter eventually.
Round 5, Pick 141: Trevor Etienne , RB, Georgia
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) stiff-arms Tennessee Tech defensive back Omari Philyaw (16) during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Why not bring in another Etienne?
Trevor Etienne out of Georgia is a more stout back than his older brother, Jaguars RB Travis Etienne .
The younger brother stands at 5-foot-9, 198 pounds and posted a 4.42s 40-yard dash at the Combine. After spending two years at Florida, Etienne transferred to Georgia last season.
In his career, he played 34 games, totaling 371 attempts for 2,081 yards and 23 touchdowns. His explosiveness and production stand out and would be a good compliment to Etienne and backup Tank Bigsby . The younger Etienne would later take over for his brother.
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Round 6, Pick 180: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
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The Jaguars need a backup quarterback and this year's draft will be one to find a guy.
After spending three years at Ohio State, McCord transferred to Syracuse where he starred in 2024. He posted 4,779 yards on a 66% completion percentage, 34 passing touchdowns and just 12 interceptions.
McCord won't be a starter anytime soon in the league, but would make for a capable backup to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence .
Round 6, Pick 192: Chimere Dike, WR, Florida
UCF Knights defensive back Ladarius Tennison (13) tries to break up a pass as Florida Gators wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) hauls in a pass for a huge gain during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 5, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]
The Jaguars had to use practice squad players as starters last year after injuries destroyed the team's receiver room.
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They can't take that chance this year and will need to invest in the position. Florida's Chimere Dike, 6-foot-1, 196 pounds, could be an ideal target late for Jacksonville.
He posted great athletic numbers at the Combine including a 38.5-inch vertical jump and a 4.34s 40-yard dash.
In five years in college, Dike caught 139 passes for 2,261 yards and 11 touchdowns. He posted 42 catches for 783 yards and two touchdowns at Florida last year.
Round 7, pick 221: Ethan Downs, EDGE, Oklahoma
Sep 2, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) in action against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville will want to invest more in their EDGE position than a seventh-round flier, but if they need to take on Oklahoma's Ethan Downs makes sense.
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Downs' production in college wasn't too impressive with just 12.5 career sacks and 33 tackles for loss in four seasons, but his athleticism and ability to play multiple spots on the defensive line stand out.
His athleticism is solid, posting a 34-inch verticle jump at the Combine in addition to a 4.69s 40-yard dash.
Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky @ Demetrius .
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