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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Day 2 mock roundup

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Day 2 mock roundup

Get a feel for who the Jaguars could be targeting on Friday.

Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft begins at 7:00 PM Eastern on Friday night.

To give you an idea of which players and positions the Jacksonville Jaguars could target, here’s a roundup of national media mocks projecting the second and third rounds.

The best available players on Day 2 (with players who visited with Jacksonville highlighted) is available here.

From Dane Brugler of The Athletic:

  • Pick 48: Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky
  • Pick 96: Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU

From Brugler’s draft guide:

Overall, Phillips falls...

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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Best available players on Day 2

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Best available players on Day 2

Who are the best prospects still on the board for the Jaguars entering the second and third rounds?

The Jacksonville Jaguars got their franchise quarterback a shiny new receiver in Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.

The first 32 picks are complete, but we still have 225 selections to go.

Here are the best prospects still available in the draft, per Arif Hasan’s consensus big board. Bolded names indicate the prospect met with the Jaguars during the pre-draft process.

  • Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
  • Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
  • **Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB,...
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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Twitter reactions to round 1

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Twitter reactions to round 1

The Jaguars selected LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. with the 23rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft

Happy Friday, Big Cat Country! We made it through day one of the 2024 NFL Draft. With the 23rd pick in round one, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

After the news of the pick, I asked on Twitter for your GIF reactions. Naturally, hilarity ensued, so I picked my favorite ones in favor of the pick, against, neutral, and the ones I was unsure of but found funny.

In favor of Brian Thomas Jr:


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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Grade the Brian Thomas Jr. pick!

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Grade the Brian Thomas Jr. pick!

The Jaguars have added a weapon to Trevor Lawrence’s arsenal in Brian Thomas Jr. How would you grade the pick?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jacksonville Jaguars fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Jaguars fans... how would you grade the team’s selection of Brian Thomas Jr. at 23rd overall?

It’s never a bad thing when Trevor Lawrence is named a “winner” after Jacksonville makes a move. That was the case last night after...

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Doug Pederson and Trent Baalke talk Jaguars draft additions

Doug Pederson and Trent Baalke talk Jaguars draft additions

With day one of 2024 NFL Draft now completed, the Jaguars head coach and general manager both spoke with the media to provide fans some insight into the trades and players added. Here's everything you need to know.

Day one of the 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and the Jacksonville Jaguars are one step closer to a finalized roster. Head Coach Doug Pederson and General Manager Trent Baalke spoke with the media to provide additional insight and background into the draft additions.

This article will be updated after each day of the draft, with the additional day two...

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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Top takeaways from each rookie’s media call

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Top takeaways from each rookie’s media call

Welcome to Duval, rookies! Here are all the best quotes from media calls with the Jaguars’ 2024 draft picks.

Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft has been completed with the Jacksonville Jaguars walking away with LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.

Just as they have in past years, the Jaguars will be streaming Day 1 and 2 media calls with the new additions on YouTube.

This article will be updated as more picks are made and media calls are streamed.

Day one full media call:

  • Brian Thomas Jr

In his post-draft media availability, Thomas Jr expressed his prior...

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Jaguars News (4/26): Brian Thomas Jr.’s parents steal the show

Jaguars News (4/26): Brian Thomas Jr.’s parents steal the show

Your one-stop shop for Jacksonville Jaguars news, opinion, and analysis.

Good morning!

Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars.

Local chatter

The pick is in: Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. at 23rd overall (Big Cat Country)

Cornerback was commonly agreed upon as Jacksonville’s biggest need entering the evening. The team had its pick of Quinyon Mitchell or Terrion Arnold at 17th overall, and Arnold was still available at 24th overall, but Trevor Lawrence’s receiver room was addressed instead.

[**Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Round 1 tracker and open thread...

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The pick is in: Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. at 23rd overall

The pick is in: Jaguars select LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr. at 23rd overall

The Jaguars’ first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft is wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Here’s everything you need to know.

With the 23rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select Brian Thomas Jr., wide receiver, LSU.

Process

Six quarterbacks were taken in the first 12 picks -- and an offensive player was selected with each of the first 10 picks for the first time in draft history -- which opened the door for top-tier defensive prospects to fall.

With no cornerback selected through the 16th pick, Jacksonville opted to make a trade with the Minnesota Vikings,...

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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Round 1 tracker and open thread

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Round 1 tracker and open thread

Do do doooo, do-do-do do doooooooooo

The boos are almost here.

The 2024 NFL Draft begins Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Whether you’re looking to cram Jacksonville Jaguars content before then, or stay up to date with instant analysis for each pick, check out our Jaguars Home Page for all our draft coverage. You can find the latest betting odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.

This page will track and comment on every team’s pick in the first round. Chime in with your thoughts in the comments!

1st pick — Chicago Bears (via Carolina) — TBD

2nd pick — Washington Commanders —...

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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Gus’ final mock

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: Gus’ final mock

Sorry to spoil the Jaguars’ draft for you.

It’s been a busy week here at Big Cat Country.

Our draft home page is chock-full with Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft content.

With just a few hours until the Bears are on the clock, I flew through Pro Football Network’s mock draft simulator — the same used by Simon and Dillon in their recent mocks — to deliver my first and final 2024 Jaguars mock draft.

Without further ado...

Round 1, pick 17: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

The Jaguars may technically have several higher-graded prospects available when they’re on the clock tonight,...

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Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: What Jacksonville Should NOT Do in Each Round

Jaguars 2024 NFL Draft: What Jacksonville Should NOT Do in Each Round

It’s Draft Day! Here are seven rounds of draft picks who would kill the mojo of the Jaguars’ fan base.

With only hours to go before the 2024 NFL Draft, the media conversations continue to swirl around what teams will do, where trades could happen, and which players will rise and which ones will fall. Naturally, if you’re locked in like I am, you’re feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

A trade to acquire Brandon Aiyuk would be magical. Grabbing a top corner like Quinyon Mitchell or Terrion Arnold is exciting. Selecting Jared Verse would be pretty cool. But...

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Reacts Survey results: Jaguars fans make their pick for 17th overall

Reacts Survey results: Jaguars fans make their pick for 17th overall

The results are in, and the majority of fans expect a certain cornerback to become a Jaguar.

We asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans which 2024 NFL Draft prospect they want to see selected by Trent Baalke and co. on Thursday night.

The top two cornerbacks in the draft, Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell and Alabama’s Terrion Arnold, received over half of the votes in this survey. Mitchell was the lead vote-getter at 28%; Arnold was close behind at 25%

We also asked fans whether they expect the Jaguars to make a trade in the first round. 39% of respondents said ‘yes’.

So there...

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