7-Round Jaguars Mock Draft After First Week of Free Agency

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With the opening wave of free agency in the rear-view mirror and marquee signings scarce, the Jacksonville Jaguars have all but hung a neon sign above EverBank Stadium: “Talent Wanted – Apply via the Draft.”

General manager James Gladstone, operating in a tight salary-cap climate after watching several starters depart, has made only one notable addition—running back Chris Rodriguez on a two-year deal—leaving the roster’s heavy lifting for the seven rounds that begin April 25 in Detroit. Head coach Liam Coen and Gladstone have already shown a willingness to be aggressive; last year they traded up for a conviction player, and the same mindset shapes this updated seven-round projection.

Round 2, Pick 43 (from Miami) Mykel Miller, DL, Georgia Miller’s sudden slide ends when Gladstone ships selections 56 and 88 to the Dolphins, vaulting 13 spots. The Bulldogs interior defender pairs instant get-off with low-pad leverage and power at the point, an ideal tonic for an aging tackle rotation.

Round 3, Pick 66 Jalen Halton, DT, Auburn The Jaguars double-dip on the defensive line, mirroring Carolina’s 2024 back-to-back pass-rush picks. Halton, a three-technique disruptor, lives in opposing backfields and gives defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile a situational rush weapon.

Round 3, Pick 76 Jake Elliott, LB, Clemson A Devin Lloyd clone in aggression and coverage range, Elliott supplies blitz value and downhill pop. He projects as a rotational WILL early, with starting upside.

Round 4, Pick 112 Quentin Endries, TE, North Dakota State With Quintin Morris re-signed and Brenton Strange entering a contract year, depth is mandatory. Endries’ Y-role versatility as both blocker and receiver fits the scheme.

Round 5, Pick 148 Neal, CB, Toledo Despite Travis Hunter’s full-time defensive role and Montaric Brown’s new three-year pact, corner depth is thin. Neal’s man-coverage skills, physicality and slot/outside flexibility entice Campanile.

Round 6, Pick 189 Wright, OL, Memphis A Senior Bowl non-participant but a traits match: anchor, leverage and power movement. Wright becomes developmental insurance behind Patrick Mekari.

Round 6, Pick 201 Reiger, Edge, Wyoming Undersized yet explosive, Reiger offers elite bend and a diverse rush menu. Jacksonville’s edge rotation needs a designated sub-package hunter—enter the Cowboys product.

Round 7, Pick 220 Cameron, WR, Texas A&M With Brian Thomas Jr. trade whispers and Parker Washington’s 2027 free-agency looming, Cameron’s size, ball skills and quickness add insurance to an already stacked room.

Round 7, Pick 234 Green, QB, Marshall Athletic and armed, Green deserves a camp shot under center. Annual late-round quarterback flyers give the club developmental capital or future trade bait.

Round 7, Pick 245 Moore, S, Indiana Five interceptions during the Hoosiers’ title run showcase ball-hawking instincts. Moore’s intangibles and special-teams zeal secure depth behind Eric Murray.

Quiet in March, the Jaguars appear poised to make April their offseason centerpiece, betting the franchise’s immediate future on a ten-man rookie class designed to restock both lines and add situational firepower across the depth chart.