The Jacksonville Jaguars went 4-13 last season, posting the league’s 26th-ranked scoring offense (18.8 points per game) and 27th-ranked scoring defense (25.6 points per game). This is not what the team expected after inking starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence to a record-breaking 5-year, $275 million contract in the offseason. This led to the firing of head coach Doug Pederson, who was replaced by Liam Coen (Tampa Bay offensive coordinator in 2024).

The Jaguars have 10 picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, and need to use them on both sides of the ball. This mock draft does not include any trades, and this is less a prediction of how the draft will play out and more about who the team should be targeting with each pick.

Round 1, Pick 5: Ashton Jeanty, Running Back, Boise State

Choosing to take Ashton Jeanty over a defensive player may seem like a hot take, but it makes more sense than any other selection in round one. The Jaguars need to invest in helping their quarterback, and sometimes that means getting him better protection, and other times (like this) it means giving him more weapons. Nothing helps a quarterback more than a good ground game (just ask Brock Purdy).

Jeanty is arguably the best player in the draft. He had 375 carries last year for 2,595 yards (6.9 yards per carry) and 29 touchdowns. It’s concerning that he won’t run a 40 for scouts, but based on his game tape alone, this pick will make Lawrence’s life 10 times easier.

Round 2, Pick 36: Xavier Watts, Safety, Notre Dame

Safety play for the Jaguars in 2024 was atrocious. Darnell Savage posted a Pro Football Focus grade of 46.2 (146th among all qualifying safeties). The team brought Eric Murray over from the Houston Texans, but the 31-year-old was not much better. His 61.7 rating ranked 101st in the league. With their second-round pick, Jacksonville takes Xavier Watts out of Notre Dame.

Watts posted a PFF grade of 89.7 last season (89.5 vs the pass and 79.5 vs the run). He is 6’0 and 203 pounds, and skipped the 40 at the Combine, but ran a 4.56 at his pro day. He had 90 total tackles in 2024 and projects as a day 1 starter.

Round 3, Pick 70: CJ West, Defensive Line, Indiana

Currently projected to start in the middle of the offensive line for the Jaguars are Davon Hamilton (54.5 PFF grade) and Maason Smith (43.7). If the team is going to get great play from former first-round pick Travon Walker, they can’t have the middle of the line playing so poorly that teams are able to double-team him.

CJ West out of Indiana is a beast. He is 6’2 and 317 pounds, and excels at stuffing the run. He has an 88.1 PFF grade against the run and an overall grade of 83.8. He anchored college football’s best defensive unit in 2024 and would be a boost to the Jaguars’ defense at pick 70.

Round 3, Pick 88: Savion Williams, Wide Receiver, TCU

Back to getting more weapons for Lawrence, the team needs wide receiver help outside of Brian Thomas Jr. Dyami Brown and Parker Washington aren’t going to cut it, and since the Jaguars didn’t address wide receiver in the first two rounds, they grab a big target in round three.

Savion Williams out of TCU is long (6’5 and 225 pounds) and fast (4.48 forty). He had 60 catches last season for the Horned Frogs, racking up 611 yards and six touchdowns. Misused a bit by the offensive coordinator and suffering from bad quarterback play, Williams is the immediate number two receiver for the Jaguars in 2025.

Round 4, Pick 106: Ashton Gilotte, Edge, Louisville

Continuing to balance offensive and defensive picks, Jacksonville gets another edge rusher in round four. Ashton Gilotte from Louisville could provide good depth for Walker and Josh Hines-Allen. He is 6’3 and 275 pounds and played well for the Cardinals last season.

Gilotte had a PFF grade of 87.8, due in large part to the 41 hurries and five sacks he posted on 363 pass rush snaps. If the team decides to move on from Walker , he could eventually fill in.

Round 4, Pick 125: Willie Lampkin, Guard, North Carolina

Jacksonville appears set at both tackle positions, but they could use help at guard. Ezra Cleveland had a PFF grade of 64.9 last season (52nd in the NFL), and Patrick Mekari posted a 60.0 (74th in the league). With pick 125, the team goes after Willie Lampkin from North Carolina.

Lampkin is small but stout (5’11 and 290 pounds). Don’t let his looks fool you, though. He posted an 85.6 PFF grade for the Tar Heels last season (87.6 run block grade and 88.8 pass block grade). If he were 6’3, with his tape, he’d be a day one selection. This would be a steal for Jacksonville.

Round 5, Pick 143: Chase Lundt, Tackle, UConn

In round five of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jaguars look to add depth to the offensive line. UConn tackle Chase Lundt is a mountain, at 6’8 and 305 pounds. He posted an 86.7 PFF grade last season (87.1 as a run blocker and 73.9 as a pass blocker). He allowed 8 hurries and no sacks on 449 pass blocking snaps in 2024. It’s not unrealistic to think he could find some starting snaps on this Jacksonville squad.

Round 6, Pick 184: Jaylin Smith, Cornerback, USC

Tyson Campbell has a ton of potential, but he underperformed last season. His 62.9 PFF grade is good for 103rd in the league. In round six, the Jaguars go after USC corner Jaylin Smith. He is 5’11 and 180 pounds, and runs a 4.45 forty. Last season he posted an 82.6 PFF grade (83.9 in man coverage and 65.1 in zone). He could start off as a nickel/dime back for Jacksonville.

Round 6, Pick 196: Dylan Fairchild, Guard, Georgia

Continuing to address depth on the offensive line, the Jaguars take another guard in round six. Dylan Fairchild,, out of Georgia is 6’5 and 315 pounds. He looks more the part than Lampkin, but was less productive in 2024. He posted a 74.6 PFF grade (71.8 as a run blocker and 87.0 as a pass blocker). He could be a depth piece, or the Jaguars could start two rookies at guard next year.

Round 7, Pick 223: Jailin Walker, Linebacker, Indiana

The Jaguars go back to the nation’s best defense with their final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Ventrell Miller (52.0 PFF grade) is not going to hack it in starting snaps, and maybe a seventh-round pick won’t either, but a guy like Jailin Walker could. He’s 6’1 and 218 pounds, and was productive for the Hoosiers last season. He had an 82.7 PFF grade (84.5 vs the run and 88.4 as a pass rusher). He can line up inside or outside.