The Jacksonville Jaguars are going into the off-season wondering what it is they need to do in order to get better going into the 2023 NFL season after having such a good year in 2022.
Trevor Lawrence took a huge step forward which allowed the Jaguars to win the AFC South after starting the year 2-6.
They also won a playoff game which was remarkable to watch as they came back from a 27-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers.
Now, getting stronger in the offseason can be done in a lot of ways. However, doing well in the 2023 NFL Draft is the best way to go about that. They have plenty of needs which makes this fun. This is a full 2023 mock draft that includes a huge trade:
The Jacksonville Jaguars would look incredible after a trade like this.
If the Jaguars were to make a deal like this, they would no longer have their first-round pick for 2023. That is a far cry from having the number one pick in back-to-back years before this one. This franchise is coming a long way and it might be time to take a big risk.
Adding an elite receiver like Davante Adams could potentially give the Jaguars one of the best offenses in the entire National Football League. With the weapons they have already put together, a deal like this would be incredibly exciting.
Adams very well could be on the block if the Raiders decide to start retooling their roster. We already know that Derek Carr isn’t going back there and they were already pretty bad in 2022. Getting three picks, including another first, would be a great haul for them as well.
Seeing what Adams can do with Lawrence would be incredible. He wouldn’t necessarily be a long-term solution but he’d be able to help this team take a big step while he is still elite. Getting better is important for the young players on this roster.
Rounds 2-4 could provide the Jacksonville Jaguars with a lot in this year’s draft.
Round Two – Pick 57
The Jacksonville Jaguars could certainly use some help in the department of wide receiver. They have a really solid group already there but Trevor Lawrence would benefit a lot if they added Davante Adams and a drafted WR in 2023.
The defense needs help but Trevor Lawrence taking big steps is the most important thing. Kayshon Boutte out of LSU would make a great fit on this Jags team. He is someone that could instantly come in and make an impact.
The Jaguars wouldn’t have their pick in the third round in this mock because they traded it to the Raiders for Adams.
Round Four – Pick 122 – via Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Addressing the pass rush is important for every team in the NFL. Some teams are loaded on the edge but very few are full to the point where they can’t make use of another one, especially if it is a middle of the draft rookie learning the way.
KJ Henry would make a great fit on this Jaguars team. He’d be able to come in and try to make an impact without having too much pressure on him.
Round Four – Pick 128
Andrew Voorhees a few picks later would not be a bad decision by the Jaguars. Adding a guard would be good news as protecting Trevor Lawrence is certainly a good idea for this franchise. He would get the chance to prove himself in year one but adding lineman is never a bad idea.
The last few rounds in the draft could be very helpful for the Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t have a fifth round pick in the 2023 NFL draft and it isn’t because of this mock. They actually traded it away in real life.
Round Six – Pick 186 – via New York Jets
The Jacksonville Jaguars could very well lose Evan Engram in 2023. He is a free agent that had an outstanding year with Trevor Lawrence over this past season so now tons of teams are going to be begging for his services.
Whether they retain him for a few more years or not, they should be looking for new tight ends to help out anyway. If they skip on some of the good ones in the early rounds, they could take a chance on Will Mallory out of Miami.
Getting reps behind Engram or getting a chance to be the main tight end for Lawrence both have their pros and cons. If he is there at a proper spot for the Jaguars to take him, they should.
Round Six – Pick 209 – via Philadelphia Eagles
TCU just made a very deep run in the College Football Playoff. It is one of the most remarkable runs a team has made in the existence of this format. The experience that the players from that team can bring to an NFL locker room is going to be very valuable.
Dee Winters is a linebacker that might be able to come in and help the Jaguars in the middle of the defense. At this point in the draft, you want to be giving yourself the best chance of improving your team and filling your needs with winners is a great way to do that.
Round Seven – Pick 229 – via Carolina Panthers
The Jaguars could use some help at center. They could sign one but they should also consider drafting one to develop and give a chance.
Caleb Murphy is someone who can help them. He is a center coming out of Indiana. This could be something that really helps the team’s offensive line during a very important off-season. Taking a big step in 2023, as mentioned a bunch, is important and protecting the quarterback is a big key.
The defense gets some help in this draft but the offense is given some big pieces so that they can compete with the big boys in the AFC.