The Jaguars own seven picks in this year's NFL Draft, which will kick off on Thursday in Arlington, Texas at AT&T Stadium. Jacksonville will look to build on its already impressive roster by adding a few talented prospects.
The Jaguars don't have a lot of on-the-surface needs but adding depth to the group will only make the team better. Jacksonville's first pick in the draft will come with the 29th overall selection, which is tied for the latest initial draft spot in team history.
HOW TO WATCH
Channels: NFL Network, ESPN, FOX
Day 1: Thursday, April 26, 8 p.m. (Round 1)
Day 2: Friday, April 27, 7 p.m. (Rounds 2-3)
Day 3: Saturday, April 28, 12 p.m. (Rounds 4-7)
JAGUARS' PICKS
First Round: 29th overall
Second Round: 61st overall
Third Round: 93rd overall
Fourth Round: 129th overall
Fifth Round: N/A
Sixth Round: 187th overall
Seventh Round: 230th overall (via CIN), 247th overall
Jaguars Draft History: Jacksonville's first-round picks through the years
Jaguars Draft History: Jacksonville's second-round picks through the years
JAGUARS' NEEDS
Tight End
Offensive Tackle Depth
Offensive Guard Depth
SAM Linebacker
Slot Receiver
Cornerback Depth
Jaguars Draft History: Jacksonville's third-round picks through the years
RECENT JAGUARS' DRAFT HISTORY
2017
1 (4): Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
2 (34): Cam Robinson, RB, Alabama
3 (68): Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois
4 (110): Dede Westbrook, WR, Oklahoma
5 (148): Blair Brown, LB, Ohio
7 (222): Jalen Myrick, CB, Minnesota
7 (240): Marquez Williams, FB, Miami
2016
1 (5): Jalen Ramsey, CB, FSU
2 (36): Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
3 (69): Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Maryland
4 (103): Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame
6 (181): Tyrone Holmes, LB, Montana
6 (201): Brandon Allen, QB, Arkansas
7 (226): Jonathan Woodard, DE, Central Arkansas
2015
1 (3): Dante Fowler, DE, Florida
2 (36): T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama
3 (67): A.J. Cann, G, South Carolina
4 (104): James Sample, S, Louisville
5 (139): Rashad Greene, WR, FSU
6 (180): Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State
7 (220): Neal Sterling, TE, Monmouth
7 (229): Ben Koyack, TE, Notre Dame
2014
1 (3): Blake Bortles, QB, UCF
2 (39): Marqise Lee, WR, USC
2 (61): Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
3 (93): Brandon Linder, C, Miami
4 (114): Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma
5 (144): Telvin Smith, LB, FSU
5 (159) Chris Smith, DE, Arkansas
6 (205) Luke Bowanko, C, Virginia
7 (222) Storm Johnson, RB, UCF
2013
1 (2): Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
2 (33): Johnathan Cyprien, S, FIU
3 (64): Dwayne Gratz, CB, UConn
4 (101): Ace Sanders, WR, South Carolina
5 (135): Denard Robinson, RB, Michigan
6 (169): Josh Evans, S, Florida
7 (208): Jeremy Harris, CB, New Mexico State
7 (210): Demetrius McCray, CB, Appalachian State
Bold indicates that the player has been a Pro Bowl selection.
Italics indicates the player is no longer on the roster.
FUN FACTS
- The Jaguars have never traded out of the first round of the draft.
- The Jaguars' 2018 first-round selection (29) is tied for the latest original first-round pick in franchise history. The team last picked at No. 29 in 2000, selecting wide receiver R. Jay Soward out of USC.
- In the team's 23-year draft history, the Jaguars have selected nine Florida Gators and six Florida State Seminoles. The team has drafted more prospects from the University of Southern California (7) than any other out-of-state college.
- The Jaguars have drafted at least one prospect from an in-state school in every year of general manager Dave Caldwell's tenure:
2013: FIU safety Johnathan Cyprien, UF safety Josh Evans
2014: UCF QB Blake Bortles, Miami guard Brandon Linder, FSU linebacker Telvin Smith, UCF running back Storm Johnson
2015: UF defensive end Dante Fowler, FSU wide receiver Rashad Greene
2016: FSU cornerback Jalen Ramsey
2017: Miami fullback Marquez Williams
- The Jaguars haven't drafted a strong safety since 2013 (Cyprien). Jacksonville hasn't drafted a free safety (Sample) or a tight end (Koyack) since 2015.
- The Jaguars have selected 14 underclassmen during Caldwell's tenure. Prior to the current general manager's arrival, the team had selected just 13 underclassmen in 18 drafts.
NOTABLE LOCAL TALENT
Tracy Walker, S, Louisiana-Lafayette (Brunswick)
Nick Washington, CB, Florida (Trinity Christian)
WHO TO FOLLOW DURING DRAFT WEEKEND
Jaguars Beat Writer - Mike Kaye - @Mike_E_Kaye
FCN Sports Director - Chris Porter - @ChrisPorterFCN
FCN Sports Anchor - Alyssa Lang - @AlyssaLang
FCN Sports Anchor - Brian Chojnacki - @broadcastingbri
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