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The first two days of the 2025 NFL draft have already come and gone for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and they have been eventful, to say the least, with GM James Gladstone making three separate trades.
So far, the Jaguars have landed Travis Hunter, Caleb Ransaw, and Wyatt Milum. But now, what might Day 3 look like?
The Jaguars will enter Rounds 4 through 7 with six picks still to make, although as we've seen so far, that can change.
Using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator, here is how things played out for the Jaguars on Day 3 of the draft.
We all thought this was the Jaguars' biggest need, but they have yet to address it. West is at his best against the run, but has the athleticism to bring some upside as a pass rusher.
With only three running backs on the roster, an addition or two is needed here. But in addition to that, this position is going to play a key role in helping to get the overall offense back on track. Within Liam Coen's offense, the running and passing game concepts go hand-in-hand, not to mention that the running backs play a key role in the passing game.
If the Jaguars don't make an addition at tight end, they're probably fine, but also true, signing Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long in free agency shouldn't stop them from making an addition either. Fidone is an athletic tight end who can impact multiple levels of the field, move around the formation, and is a capable blocker as well.
The need for more depth along the defensive front is big enough that I still think this is a position the Jaguars double-dip at, even if they haven't made an addition through three rounds. Diggs is most effective rushing the passer and is a very good athlete. The Jaguars reportedly met virtually with him.
With only five linebackers on the roster currently, while not a pressing need, the Jaguars need more bodies here. Lindenberg is another prospect that Jacksonville met with virtually. He has been a stout run defender in his career, a reliable tackler, and could be a special teams contributor sooner than later.
Quarterback seems to be on the Jaguars' radar, to some degree. It was reported by ESPN that they have shown interest in Syracuse's Kyle McCord. The addition of Rourke would provide competition for John Wolford for the potential third roster spot at this position, not to mention that having a developmental prospect on the roster to be a possible long-term backup option isn't a bad idea.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Jaguars Day 3 picks in 2025 mock
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So far, the Jaguars have landed Travis Hunter, Caleb Ransaw, and Wyatt Milum. But now, what might Day 3 look like?
The Jaguars will enter Rounds 4 through 7 with six picks still to make, although as we've seen so far, that can change.
Using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator, here is how things played out for the Jaguars on Day 3 of the draft.
Jaguars pick at 104: CJ West, IDL, Indiana
We all thought this was the Jaguars' biggest need, but they have yet to address it. West is at his best against the run, but has the athleticism to bring some upside as a pass rusher.
Jaguars pick at 107: Dylan Sampson, RB, Tennessee
With only three running backs on the roster, an addition or two is needed here. But in addition to that, this position is going to play a key role in helping to get the overall offense back on track. Within Liam Coen's offense, the running and passing game concepts go hand-in-hand, not to mention that the running backs play a key role in the passing game.
Jaguars pick at 194: Thomas Fidone, TE, Nebraska
If the Jaguars don't make an addition at tight end, they're probably fine, but also true, signing Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long in free agency shouldn't stop them from making an addition either. Fidone is an athletic tight end who can impact multiple levels of the field, move around the formation, and is a capable blocker as well.
Jaguars pick at 200: Fadil Diggs, DE, Syracuse
The need for more depth along the defensive front is big enough that I still think this is a position the Jaguars double-dip at, even if they haven't made an addition through three rounds. Diggs is most effective rushing the passer and is a very good athlete. The Jaguars reportedly met virtually with him.
Jaguars pick at 221: Cody Lindenberg, LB, Minnesota
With only five linebackers on the roster currently, while not a pressing need, the Jaguars need more bodies here. Lindenberg is another prospect that Jacksonville met with virtually. He has been a stout run defender in his career, a reliable tackler, and could be a special teams contributor sooner than later.
Jaguars pick at 236: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
Quarterback seems to be on the Jaguars' radar, to some degree. It was reported by ESPN that they have shown interest in Syracuse's Kyle McCord. The addition of Rourke would provide competition for John Wolford for the potential third roster spot at this position, not to mention that having a developmental prospect on the roster to be a possible long-term backup option isn't a bad idea.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Jaguars Day 3 picks in 2025 mock
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