Nine prospects are on their way to Jacksonville via the NFL draft, largely completing the Jaguars’ roster reconstruction before the arrival of the 2024 campaign.
By the draft’s end, Jacksonville had taken one running back, one wide receiver, one offensive tackle, one edge rusher, two defensive linemen, two cornerbacks and one kicker.
Jacksonville still has roughly a dozen spots open to fill with undrafted or potentially veteran free agents. But the team addressed most of its positional needs entering the selection ceremony with at least one pick made in each round, including Brian Thomas Jr. at wide receiver in the first round and cornerbacks Jarrian Jones and Deantre Prince in the third and fifth rounds, respectively.
“It’s always an exciting time of year,” Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said after the draft’s conclusion. “You know [the selected players] are coming here, they’re going to give you everything they’ve got. That’s all we can ask, and then we figure it out from there.”
Get to know Jacksonville’s haul of prospects below.
Round 1, No. 23: Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. listens to questions during a press conference Friday, April 26, 2024 at EverBank StadiumÕs Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Jaguars selected LSUÕs wide receiver Thomas Jr. as the 23rd overall pick in last nightÕs NFL Draft. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Size: 6-foot-2 and 7/8-inch, 209 pounds
College stats (three seasons, 38 games): 127 receptions, 1,897 yards, 24 touchdowns
Round 2, No. 48: Maason Smith, DL, LSU
Sep 4, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Louisiana State Tigers defensive tackle Maason Smith (0) celebrates a play during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
Size: 6-foot-5 and 1/8-inch, 306 pounds
College stats (three seasons, 22 games): 47 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss, two defended passes, 39 quarterback pressures (per Pro Football Focus)
Round 3, No. 96: Jarrian Jones, CB, Florida State
Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones (DB21) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Size: 5-foot-11 and 7/8-inch, 190 pounds
College stats (five seasons, 55 games): 96 tackles, one sack, 5.5 tackles for loss, five interceptions (one pick-six), 12 pass breakups, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries
Round 4, No. 114: Javon Foster, OT, Missouri
Feb 3, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; American offensive lineman Javon Foster of Missouri (75) sets up on the line during the second half of the 2024 Senior Bowl football game at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Size: 6-foot-5 and 1/2, 313 pounds
College accolades (six seasons, 50 games): 2023 Third-Team All-America (Associated Press), 2023 First-Team All-SEC (AP and Coaches), 2024 Senior Bowl invitation
Round 4, No. 116: Jordan Jefferson, DT, LSU
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Louisiana State defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson (DL12) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Size: 6-foot-2 and 3/4-inch, 313 pounds
College stats (five seasons, 55 games): 90 tackles, six sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, eight defended passes, 28 quarterback pressures (per PFF)
Round 5, No. 153: Deantre Prince, CB, Ole Miss
Nov 23, 2023; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Deantre Prince (7) breaks up a pass during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Size: 6-foot, 183 pounds
College stats (four seasons, 51 games with Ole Miss): 146 tackles, one sack, six tackles for loss, six interceptions, 27 defended passes, two forced fumbles
Round 5, No. 167: Keilan Robinson, RB, Texas
Texas running back Keilan Robinson (7) runs the ball in for the first touchdown of the game past Texas Tech defensive back C.J. Baskerville (9) during the first quarter of the Longhorns’ game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
Size: 5-foot-8 and 3/8-inch, 191 pounds
College stats (five seasons, 45 games): 116 carries, 796 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 35 receptions, 332 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, 23.6 yards per kick return, two special teams touchdowns
Round 6, No. 212: Cam Little, K, Arkansas
Sep 2, 2023; Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks kicker Cam Little (28) kicks an extra point in the first quarter against the Western Carolina Catamounts at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Size: 6-foot-1, 172 pounds
College stats (three seasons, 38 games): 53-of-64 on field goal attempts, 19-of-19 from 20-to-29 yards, 15-of-17 from 30-39 yards, 12-of-17 from 40-to-49 yards, 7-of-11 from 50+ yards, 56-yard long field goal, 129-of-129 on extra point attempts
Round 7, No. 236: Myles Cole, EDGE, Texas Tech
Nov 2, 2023; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive end Myles Cole (6) pressures Texas Christian Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Size: 6-foot-6, 278 pounds
College stats: 88 tackles, five sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss, one defended pass, one blocked kick
