The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Tennessee Titans 10-6 in Week 14 and dropped down from No. 1 to fifth overall in the current 2025 NFL Draft order. Despite that upset over one of their division rivals, it's been an extremely disappointing season in Duval.
A massive offseason awaits the Jaguars, who may appoint a new head coach. Building a better roster around franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence sits atop the wishlist. We've conducted a seven-round mock draft that could serve as a blueprint for improvement.
Round 1 (No. 5 overall): Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
A lackluster passing defense has arguably been the most glaring weakness on the Jaguars this season. They're currently allowing a second-worst 263.5 passing yards per contest, and they ranked dead last in that category before Week 14. Finding a long-term starter opposite Tyson Campbell at boundary corner is a must this offseason.
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson officially declared for the draft earlier this week. He's the best pure corner in this class as an elite talent worthy of a top-five selection. Johnson blends size with rare athleticism and instincts.
Round 2 (No. 36 overall): Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
The Jaguars aren't receiving enough pass-rushing production from the interior of their defensive line. Roy Robertson-Harris still leads their defensive tackles in sacks with just two despite being traded to the Seattle Seahawks more than one month ago. Arik Armstead hasn't met expectations and Maason Smith is acclimating slowly.
Tyleik Williams is a borderline first-round prospect who could be available to Jacksonville at the top of the second. The Ohio State standout is a disruptive interior lineman with terrific power at the point of attack. Williams is a three-down defender with notable ability to push the pocket.
Round 3 (No. 67 overall): Jalen Royals, WR, Utah State
Brian Thomas Jr. has quickly developed into the WR1 in Jacksonville. Trent Baalke (or whoever the GM is) needs to continue investing in pass-catchers. The Gabe Davis contract hasn’t worked out and Christian Kirk is a candidate to be traded or released in the offseason.
Jalen Royals would step in and immediately complement Thomas. Royals is a versatile chess piece who could play multiple receiver positions as a crafty route-runner and explosive yards-after-catch threat. Expect his pre-draft stock to skyrocket following the Senior Bowl.
Round 3 (No. 92 overall): Billy Bowman Jr., SAF, Oklahoma
This is the pick the Jaguars acquired from the Minnesota Vikings in the Cam Robinson trade. Safety feels like an appropriate position to address with this selection. Andre Cisco is scheduled for unrestricted free agency and has failed to build on his breakout 2023 campaign.
Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. is a proven playmaker. He's an experienced senior who's forced 13 career turnovers. Bowman Jr. would add depth and competition to a safety room with Andrew Wingard and Darnell Savage.
Round 4 (No. 109 overall): Chase Lundt, IOL, Connecticut
Veteran right guard Brandon Scherff is slated for free agency after restructuring his contract and may not return. Scherff is still playing at a starting-caliber level, but the Jaguars may possess interest in getting younger and cheaper at right guard. There are no viable in-house solutions.
Chase Lundt is playing tackle at UConn, but projects inside at the next level. Lundt is a long and rangy lineman who thrives in space. He's a force multiplier in the run game.
Round 4 (No. 129 overall): Jared Ivey, EDGE, Ole Miss
Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker are playing effectively at EDGE for the Jaguars this season. They've combined for an impactful 15.5 sacks. The depth behind them could be addressed via a day-three selection.
Ole Miss' Jared Ivey possesses terrific size, length, and general measurables. The Suwanee, Georgia native has accumulated seven sacks for the Rebels this season. Ivey would be a nice rotational piece in Ryan Nielsen's defense.
Round 5 (No. 144 overall): Carson Vinson, OT, Alabama A&M
Baalke recently signed offensive tackle Walker Little to a multi-year extension. That locks in Little and Anton Harrison as the starters for the foreseeable future. Drafting a versatile swing tackle to compete with Javon Foster should garner consideration.
Alabama A&M small-school blocker Carson Vinson is a highly intriguing prospect. Vinson possesses the size and length to play offensive tackle at the next level. A big-time opportunity awaits him in Mobile.
Round 6 (No. 182 overall): Oluwafemi Oladejo, LB, UCLA
The Chad Muma selection hasn't worked out. Fellow backup linebacker Caleb Johnson is playing on an expiring contract. The Jaguars need to go in different directions at off-ball linebacker behind Foyesade Oluokun and Devin Lloyd.
UCLA's Oluwafemi Oladejo is an experienced and productive player. He played at Cal before entering the portal. Oladejo has totaled 111 tackles in two campaigns with the Bruins and worst case scenario, should be an instant special teamer.
Round 6 (No. 199 overall): Will Howard, QB, Ohio State
The Jaguars are currently equipped with 10 selections. That's enough capital to consider drafting a backup quarterback on day three. Mac Jones is playing on an expiring contract and may search for a better opportunity elsewhere.
Will Howard hasn't met Ohio State's lofty expectations, but he's a draftable quarterback. Howard has thrown for 2,860 yards and 27 touchdowns this campaign. The College Football Playoff and Senior Bowl will provide him with opportunities to prove he has long-term NFL potential.
Round 7 (No. 221 overall): BJ Adams, CB, UCF
The situation at cornerback is bad enough to double down. UCF's BJ Adams is a towering corner prospect who's long and physical. Adams projects as a press-man corner in Nielsen's aggressive defensive scheme.
