As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, there are plenty of scenarios which could unfold early on in the first round. Owning the no. 5 pick, the Jaguars and their fan base should be anticipating absolutely anything.
Do the Jaguars try and continue overhauling their offensive line? Do they look at the potential of getting their hands on a can't-miss defensive prospect?
Is there a possibility they make a trade in the first round? What about the oh-so-rich second-round prospect grouping that might be worth wheeling and dealing for?
The Jaguars have four picks in the top 88 overall, so anything is possible at this point. Let's take a look at some scenarios where we could see the team execute a notable trade in the upcoming draft.
The Jaguars could be convicted into trading up for Mason Graham
With the sense growing that the Browns will take Abdul Carter at no. 2 overall, that leaves two obvious choices for the next pair of picks at no. 3 and no. 4. The New York Giants and New England Patriots could very likely end up with Travis Hunter and Mason Graham, respectively.
That is, unless Jacksonville takes it upon themselves to do something about it.
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New England PatriotsIf the Jaguars are convinced Graham is their guy and the Patriots appear likely to want him, too, then moving up is the play here. Graham is a game-wrecker up front, and this isn't even saying the above package could be enough to get it done. Mike Vrabel is a defensive-minded head coach, and you might not be able to talk him out of selecting Graham.
But if you could, then you have to do it.
Jacksonville may play a part in a mild surprise of a trade
Every year, we see our fair share of surprises. Last year, it was when the Falcons selected Michael Penix Jr. in the first round after signing Kirk Cousins. This year, what if the New York Jets aren't completely sold on the future being in Justin Fields' hands?
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New York JetsIf Shedeur Sanders is there at no. 5, this makes all the sense in the world for the Jets. After the Aaron Rodgers experiment failed miserably, Fields will be a great stopgap type. But, Sanders could be the future if he sat and learned for a year or so behind a smart, cool, calm and collected veteran like Fields.
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This gives the Jaguars a deal they can't pass up. Moving back just two spots and netting the no. 73 overall pick in the process seems like a no-brainer.
The Jaguars move up for a cornerback they wouldn't otherwise have a chance at
Cornerback is a need for this team, still, and in the second round there could be one specific target who won't make it to the Jaguars' first of two picks in the round. If Jacksonville is in on a corner like Trey Amos out of Ole Miss, then moving up could be well-worth it.
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Carolina PanthersThe Ole Miss product is often mocked as an early or mid-second rounder and offers tremendous length and speed. He could give the Jaguars much-needed help in their secondary and a game changer, to sum it up.
Amos is coming off a season which saw him tally 13 pass breakups and three interceptions. He also added four tackles for loss, proving he can be a force near the line of scrimmage when called upon as well. Jacksonville moves up 13 spots to get him, but they very well could have found a cornerstone piece to this defense going forward.