The Jacksonville Jaguars are trying to change the culture, and they believe that new head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone could be the leaders they need to make that change happen. Armed with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jaguars have the ammunition needed to trade up if they want a superstar.
Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter may be befitting of the overused "generational" tag, as there is significant momentum building for him to play both corner and wide receiver in the NFL for whoever picks him up. The Jaguars, in need of both a cornerback and receiver in this draft, could be his ideal landing spot.
If the Jaguars can pull together enough resources to land Hunter in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, who own the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Gladstone and Coen can ht the ground running and instantly compete for championships.
Jacksonville Jaguars 3-round NFL Mock Draft with Travis Hunter trade
Round 1, Pick 2: Travis Hunter, CB/WR, Colorado
Hunter could be a Pro Bowl cornerback right out of the gate, as he has some genuinely special ball skills and lateral movement ability. As a receiver, Hunter has consistently ripped off big plays down the field while possessing the speed and vision to be a deadly underneath threat in the right offense.
Putting Hunter on this Jags defense would be the best possible way for Coen and Gladstone to improve this defense overnight, and defenses will likely be very afraid of Jacksonville's offense with him. Imagine Lawrence throwing to Hunter, Brian Thomas Jr, and Evan Engram all at once.
Round 3, Pick 70: Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, Tennessee
The Jaguars may have used two picks on LSU teammates Maason Smith and Jordan Jefferson, but both of them started their NFL careers in a very suspect way. One more player may be needed to take them to the next level, and Norman-Lott could be the most disruptive of the Day 2 linemen in this class.
Norman-Lott can get in the backfield with a hurry thanks to an explosive first step, and he became a better run defender as the season went on. Often overshadowed by teammate James Pearce Jr, Norman-Lott could find a home in Jacksonville that guarantees him snaps as a rookie.
Round 3, Pick 88: Jared Wilson, IOL, Georgia
While the Jags may not be in the range for Tate Ratledge, who many see as the superior prospect, Wilson could be a viable alternative. While he played center at Georgia, Wilson has the athletic ability needed to move around the interior of the offensive line at the NFL level.
Wilson will still be at his best if he doesn't start in his first season, as his lack of game time in college could make for a fairly rude awakening when he has to go against professional tackles. However, the traits are there, and Wilson could be a high-end starter in Liam Coen's offense.