The surprise for the Jaguars--beyond the obvious trade up for Travis Hunter--was that GM James Gladstone chose not to address the defensive line, although Jalen McLeod has pass rush abilities, which everyone thought was a top priority, but that showcases his belief in the group they already have on the roster.

The Jaguars completed their first draft under the new regime. The haul included versatility, leadership, quality, experience and Travis Hunter.

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered the 2025 NFL draft in what's become a familiar position for the franchise for much of the past 20 years: Picking early in the first round.